How to pronounce oblate
Say it like AH-blayt. Oblate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- blayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oblate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- blaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of oblate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-layt.
What does oblate mean?
- A person dedicated to a life of religion or monasticism, especially a member of an order without religious vows or a lay member of a religious community.
- A child given up by its parents into the keeping or dedication of a religious order or house.
- Designating a person who is an oblate, of or belonging to an order of oblates.“an Oblate Father”
- Flattened or depressed at the poles.“The Earth is an oblate spheroid.”
Where does oblate come from?
From French oblat and its source, Ecclesiastical Latin oblātus (“person dedicated to religious life”), nominalization of oblātus, perfect passive participle of offerō (“to offer”); see -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying oblate
How do you pronounce oblate?
Say AH-blayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɒbleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oblate?
Oblate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · blayt.
Is oblate 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 /ˈɒbleɪt/ (OB-layt).