How to pronounce intubate
Say it like IN-chuu-bayt. Intubate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- chuu
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intubate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of intubate
American and British speakers say intubate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntʃʊbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪntʃʊbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-chuu-bayt.
What does intubate mean?
- To insert a tube into.“The doctor is about to intubate the patient's trachea.”
Where does intubate come from?
From in- + tube + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying intubate
How do you pronounce intubate?
Say IN-chuu-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntʃʊbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪntʃʊbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intubate?
Intubate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · chuu · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say intubate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntʃʊbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪntʃʊbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.