How to pronounce lacerate
Say it like LAS-uh-rayt. Lacerate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS).
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- LAS
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does lacerate mean?
- To tear, rip or wound.
- To defeat thoroughly; to thrash.
- Jagged, as if torn or lacerated.“The bract at the base is dry and papery, often lacerate near its apex.”
Where does lacerate come from?
The verb is first attested in 1425, the adjective in 1514; inherited from Middle English laceraten, borrowed from Latin lacerātus, perfect passive participle of lacerō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying lacerate
How do you pronounce lacerate?
Say LAS-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæsəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacerate?
Lacerate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS). Broken into parts: LAS · uh · rayt.