How to pronounce lanceolate
Say it like LAN-see-uh-layt. Lanceolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈlænsiəˌleɪt/LAN-see-uh-layt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- LAN
- see
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanceolate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does lanceolate mean?
adjective
- Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.
- Of a class of knapped stone points, made without a stem, shoulders, notches, or other features that aid in attachment to a shaft.
- Any such artefact.
Where does lanceolate come from?
From Latin lanceolātus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- lancelike
Questions about saying lanceolate
How do you pronounce lanceolate?
Say LAN-see-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlænsiəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lanceolate?
Lanceolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN). Broken into parts: LAN · see · uh · layt.