How to pronounce laciniate
Say it like luh-SIN-ee-ut. Laciniate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- luh
- SIN
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laciniate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laciniate
American and British speakers say laciniate in essentially the same way: /ləˈsɪniət/ in the US and /ləˈsɪniət/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-SIN-ee-ut.
What does laciniate mean?
- Bordered with a fringe.
- Cut into deep irregular usually pointed lobes.
Where does laciniate come from?
From Latin lacinia (“flap or edge of a garment”) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying laciniate
How do you pronounce laciniate?
Say luh-SIN-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ləˈsɪniət/. In British English it is /ləˈsɪniət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laciniate?
Laciniate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: luh · SIN · ee · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say laciniate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈsɪniət/ and the British form is /ləˈsɪniət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.