How to pronounce pectinate
Say it like PEK-tuh-nayt. Pectinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
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- PEK
- tuh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pectinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 pectinate
American and British speakers say pectinate in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛktəneɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɛktəneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-tuh-nayt.
What does pectinate mean?
- Having narrow ridges or projections aligned close together like the teeth of a comb.“The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only.”
- Striate.
- To fit together in an alternating manner; to interlock or interdigitate.
- An ester or salt formed of pectinic acid.
Where does pectinate come from?
Borrowed from Latin pectinātus (“combed”), from pectinō (“to comb”), from pecten (“comb”).
Questions about saying pectinate
How do you pronounce pectinate?
Say PEK-tuh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛktəneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛktəneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pectinate?
Pectinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · tuh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say pectinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛktəneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛktəneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.