How to pronounce originates
Say it like uh-RIJ-uh-nayts. Originates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ).
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- uh
- RIJ
- uh
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Originates 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.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 originates
American and British speakers say originates in essentially the same way: /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪts/ in the US and /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RIJ-uh-nayts.
What does originates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of originate How to pronounce originate
Questions about saying originates
How do you pronounce originates?
Say uh-RIJ-uh-nayts. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪts/. In British English it is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in originates?
Originates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ). Broken into parts: uh · RIJ · uh · nayts.
Do Americans and Brits say originates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪts/ and the British form is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.