How to pronounce lapidate
Say it like LAP-ih-dayt. Lapidate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP).
- LAP
- ih
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lapidate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lapidate
American and British speakers say lapidate in essentially the same way: /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ in the US and /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAP-ih-dayt.
What does lapidate mean?
- To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.
- To hurl insults at.
Where does lapidate come from?
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lapidātus, perfect passive participle of lapidō (“to throw stones at”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lapis (“stone”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lapidate
How do you pronounce lapidate?
Say LAP-ih-dayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lapidate?
Lapidate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAP). Broken into parts: LAP · ih · dayt.
Do Americans and Brits say lapidate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.