How to pronounce ligate
Say it like LIG-ayt. Ligate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ligate
American and British speakers say ligate in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-ayt.
What does ligate mean?
- To bind with a ligature or bandage.
- To connect text characters with a ligature.
- To join by ligation.
Where does ligate come from?
First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin ligātus, perfect passive participle of ligō (“to bind”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying ligate
How do you pronounce ligate?
Say LIG-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligate?
Ligate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say ligate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.