How to pronounce pernoctate
Say it like per-NAHK-tayt. Pernoctate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHK).
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- per
- NAHK
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pernoctate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pernoctate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PUR-nok-tayt.
What does pernoctate mean?
- To stay up all night; to pass the night (especially in prayer).
- To stay all night.
Where does pernoctate come from?
From the Latin pernoctō (“to spend the night”).
Questions about saying pernoctate
How do you pronounce pernoctate?
Say per-NAHK-tayt. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈnɑkˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːnɒkteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pernoctate?
Pernoctate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHK). Broken into parts: per · NAHK · tayt.
Is pernoctate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpɜːnɒkteɪt/ (PUR-nok-tayt).