How to pronounce neonate
Say it like NEE-oh-nayt. Neonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- oh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neonate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of neonate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEE-oh-nayt.
What does neonate mean?
- A newborn infant; recently born baby.
Where does neonate come from?
From New Latin neonātus (“newborn”).
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Questions about saying neonate
How do you pronounce neonate?
Say NEE-oh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈnioʊneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈniːəʊneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neonate?
Neonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · oh · nayt.
Is neonate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈniːəʊneɪt/ (NEE-oh-nayt).