How to pronounce phonate
Say it like FOH-nayt. Phonate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of phonate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-NAYT.
What does phonate mean?
- To make sounds with one's voice.
- To use one's voice to make specific sounds.
- voiced
Words that rhyme with phonate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonate.
Questions about saying phonate
How do you pronounce phonate?
Say FOH-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊˌneɪt/. In British English it is /fəʊˈneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonate?
Phonate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · nayt.
Is phonate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /fəʊˈneɪt/ (foh-NAYT).