How to pronounce inseminate
Say it like in-SEM-uh-nayt. Inseminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM).
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- in
- SEM
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inseminate 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.
- SEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inseminate
American and British speakers say inseminate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SEM-uh-nayt.
What does inseminate mean?
- To sow (to disperse or plant seeds).
- To impregnate (to cause to become pregnant).
Where does inseminate come from?
Borrowed from Latin inseminātus, the perfect passive participle of insemināre (“to sow”).
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Words that rhyme with inseminate
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Questions about saying inseminate
How do you pronounce inseminate?
Say in-SEM-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inseminate?
Inseminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEM). Broken into parts: in · SEM · uh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say inseminate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.