How to pronounce marginate
Say it like MAR-jih-nut. Marginate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- jih
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marginate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marginate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-jih-nut.
What does marginate mean?
- With a well marked edge or margin.
- To provide with margins.
Where does marginate come from?
Borrowed from Latin marginātus, perfect passive participle of marginō (“to margin”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying marginate
How do you pronounce marginate?
Say MAR-jih-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrdʒɪnət/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːdʒɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marginate?
Marginate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · jih · nut.
Is marginate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːdʒɪnət/ (MAH-jih-nut).