How to pronounce nominates
Say it like NOM-uh-nayts. Nominates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOM).
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- NOM
- uh
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nominates
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM-uh-nayts.
What does nominates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nominate How to pronounce nominate
Questions about saying nominates
How do you pronounce nominates?
Say NOM-uh-nayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑməˌneɪts/. In British English it is /ˈnɒməˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominates?
Nominates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOM). Broken into parts: NOM · uh · nayts.
Is nominates 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 /ˈnɒməˌneɪts/ (NOM-uh-nayts).