How to pronounce jaculate
Say it like JAK-yuu-layt. Jaculate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- yuu
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaculate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jaculate
American and British speakers say jaculate in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækjʊleɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒækjʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-yuu-layt.
What does jaculate mean?
- To throw or cast, as a dart; to throw out; to emit.
Where does jaculate come from?
From Latin iaculor ("to throw, to dart"), in turn from iaciō ("to cast, to fling").
Questions about saying jaculate
How do you pronounce jaculate?
Say JAK-yuu-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækjʊleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækjʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaculate?
Jaculate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · yuu · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say jaculate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækjʊleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækjʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.