How to pronounce nictate
Say it like nik-TAYT. Nictate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYT).
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- nik
- TAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nictate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nictate
American and British speakers say nictate in essentially the same way: /nɪkˈteɪt/ in the US and /nɪkˈteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: nik-TAYT.
What does nictate mean?
- To wink or blink; (of certain animals) to close the nictating membrane.
Where does nictate come from?
First attested in 1755; borrowed from Latin nictātus, perfect passive participle of nictō (“to wink, blink”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with nictate
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Questions about saying nictate
How do you pronounce nictate?
Say nik-TAYT. The American pronunciation is /nɪkˈteɪt/. In British English it is /nɪkˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nictate?
Nictate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYT). Broken into parts: nik · TAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say nictate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪkˈteɪt/ and the British form is /nɪkˈteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.