How to pronounce opinionate
Say it like uh-PIN-yuh-nayt. Opinionate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- uh
- PIN
- yuh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opinionate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of opinionate
American and British speakers say opinionate in essentially the same way: /əˈpɪnjəˌneɪt/ in the US and /əˈpɪnjəneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PIN-yuh-nayt.
What does opinionate mean?
- To have or express as an opinion; to opine.
- To have a given opinion.
Where does opinionate come from?
From opinion + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying opinionate
How do you pronounce opinionate?
Say uh-PIN-yuh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪnjəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /əˈpɪnjəneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opinionate?
Opinionate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: uh · PIN · yuh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say opinionate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɪnjəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /əˈpɪnjəneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.