How to pronounce nominate
Say it like NAH-muh-nut. Nominate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- muh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nominate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM-ih-nayt.
What does nominate mean?
- propose as a candidate for some honor
- put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position“The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission”
- charge with a function; charge to be“She was named Head of the Committee”“She was made president of the club”
Where does nominate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1450, in Middle English, the verb in 1545; partly from Middle English nominat(e) (“named, designated”), from Latin nōminātus, perfect passive participle of nōminō (“to name”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and
Questions about saying nominate
How do you pronounce nominate?
Say NAH-muh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑmənət/. In British English it is /ˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominate?
Nominate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · muh · nut.
Is nominate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/ (NOM-ih-nayt).