How to pronounce pandiculate
Say it like pan-DIK-yuh-layt. Pandiculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- pan
- DIK
- yuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pandiculate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- panKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DIKSay 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.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pandiculate
American and British speakers say pandiculate in essentially the same way: /pænˈdɪkjəleɪt/ in the US and /pænˈdɪkjəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pan-DIK-yuh-layt.
What does pandiculate mean?
- To fully stretch the torso and upper limbs, typically accompanied by yawning.
Where does pandiculate come from?
From Latin pandiculātus, perfect active participle of pandiculor (“stretch oneself”).
Words that rhyme with pandiculate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pandiculate.
Questions about saying pandiculate
How do you pronounce pandiculate?
Say pan-DIK-yuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /pænˈdɪkjəleɪt/. In British English it is /pænˈdɪkjəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pandiculate?
Pandiculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: pan · DIK · yuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say pandiculate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pænˈdɪkjəleɪt/ and the British form is /pænˈdɪkjəleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.