How to pronounce pinnate
Say it like pin-NAYT. Pinnate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAYT).
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- pin
- NAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinnate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pinnate
American and British speakers say pinnate in essentially the same way: /pɪnˈneɪt/ in the US and /pɪnˈneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pin-NAYT.
What does pinnate mean?
- Resembling a feather.
- Having two rows of branches, lobes, leaflets, or veins arranged on each side of a common axis“Mimosa is a tree with pinnate leaves.”
- Having a winglike tuft of long feathers on each side of the neck.“the pinnate grouse, or prairie chicken”
Where does pinnate come from?
From Latin pinnātus (“feathered”), from pinna (“feather”).
Words that rhyme with pinnate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinnate.
Questions about saying pinnate
How do you pronounce pinnate?
Say pin-NAYT. The American pronunciation is /pɪnˈneɪt/. In British English it is /pɪnˈneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinnate?
Pinnate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAYT). Broken into parts: pin · NAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say pinnate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪnˈneɪt/ and the British form is /pɪnˈneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.