How to pronounce magnate
Say it like MAG-nut. Magnate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magnate
American and British speakers say magnate in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡnət/ in the US and /ˈmæɡnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-nut.
What does magnate mean?
- Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.“I have decided to become an oil magnate, after spending quite some time reading the dictionary definition of the word magnate.”
- A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.
Where does magnate come from?
Borrowed into late Middle English from Late Latin magnātēs, plural of magnās, from magnus (“great”), mid 15th c.
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Words that rhyme with magnate
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Words that sound like magnate
Questions about saying magnate
How do you pronounce magnate?
Say MAG-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnət/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnate?
Magnate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say magnate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡnət/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as magnate?
Magnate sounds the same as magnet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.