How to pronounce luxate
Say it like LUHK-sayt. Luxate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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- LUHK
- sayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- saytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of luxate
American and British speakers say luxate in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌkseɪt/ in the US and /ˈlʌkseɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHK-sayt.
What does luxate mean?
- To dislocate; to displace a body part.
- Dislocated.
Where does luxate come from?
From Latin luxātus (“dislocated”) perfect passive participle of lū̆xō (“to dislocate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more.
Questions about saying luxate
How do you pronounce luxate?
Say LUHK-sayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌkseɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlʌkseɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luxate?
Luxate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · sayt.
Do Americans and Brits say luxate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌkseɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlʌkseɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.