How to pronounce latinate
Say it like LAT-uh-nayt. Latinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT).
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- LAT
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LATSay 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of latinate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAT-uh-nayt.
What does latinate mean?
- derived from or imitative of Latin
Questions about saying latinate
How do you pronounce latinate?
Say LAT-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlætəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latinate?
Latinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT). Broken into parts: LAT · uh · nayt.
Is latinate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlætəˌneɪt/ (LAT-uh-nayt).