How to pronounce novate
Say it like noh-VAYT. Novate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYT).
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- noh
- VAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of novate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-VAYT.
What does novate mean?
- To replace something with something new
- To replace a contract (especially a financial contract) with one or more new contracts.
Where does novate come from?
First attested in 1611; borrowed from Latin novātus, perfect passive participle of novō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with novate
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Questions about saying novate
How do you pronounce novate?
Say noh-VAYT. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈveɪt/. In British English it is /nəʊˈveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novate?
Novate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYT). Broken into parts: noh · VAYT.
Is novate 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 /nəʊˈveɪt/ (noh-VAYT).