How to pronounce magnates
Say it like MAG-nayts. Magnates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnates 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.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of magnates
American and British speakers say magnates in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡˌneɪts/ in the US and /ˈmæɡˌneɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-nayts.
What does magnates mean?
- plural of magnate How to pronounce magnate
Questions about saying magnates
How do you pronounce magnates?
Say MAG-nayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡˌneɪts/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnates?
Magnates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nayts.
Do Americans and Brits say magnates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡˌneɪts/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡˌneɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.