How to pronounce loricate
Say it like LOR-ih-kayt. Loricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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- LOR
- ih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loricate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of loricate
American and British speakers say loricate in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔrɪkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɒrɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOR-ih-kayt.
What does loricate mean?
- To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates.
- Possessing a lorica (enclosing shell).
- Of or pertaining to the rotifers with thick, rigid cuticles and a box-like shape.
- Any animal covered with bony scales, such as the crocodile or pangolin.
Where does loricate come from?
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lōricātus, perfect passive participle of lōrīcō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lōrica (“a coat of mail or breastplate”).
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Questions about saying loricate
How do you pronounce loricate?
Say LOR-ih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒrɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loricate?
Loricate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · ih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say loricate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔrɪkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɒrɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.