How to pronounce paginate
Say it like PAJ-uh-nayt. Paginate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAJ).
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- PAJ
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paginate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of paginate
American and British speakers say paginate in essentially the same way: /ˈpædʒəneɪt/ in the US and /ˈpædʒəneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAJ-uh-nayt.
What does paginate mean?
- To number the pages of (a book or other document); to foliate.
- To divide (a continuous stream of text) into pages.
- To separate (data) into batches, so that it can be retrieved with a number of smaller requests.
Where does paginate come from?
From Medieval Latin paginare, from Latin pagina.
Questions about saying paginate
How do you pronounce paginate?
Say PAJ-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædʒəneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpædʒəneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paginate?
Paginate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAJ). Broken into parts: PAJ · uh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say paginate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædʒəneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpædʒəneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.