How to pronounce innate
Say it like in-AYT. Innate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYT).
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- in
- AYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of innate
American and British speakers say innate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈneɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NAYT.
What does innate mean?
- Inborn; existing or having existed since birth.
- Originating in, or derived from, the constitution of the intellect, as opposed to acquired from experience.“innate ideas”
- Instinctive; coming from instinct.
Where does innate come from?
The adjective is first attested in the 1420s, the verb in 1602; from Middle English innat(e) (“innate, inborn”), borrowed from Latin innātus (“inborn, innate”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), perfect active participle of innāscor (“t
Words that rhyme with innate
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Questions about saying innate
How do you pronounce innate?
Say in-AYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈneɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innate?
Innate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AYT). Broken into parts: in · AYT.
Do Americans and Brits say innate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈneɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.