How to pronounce pollicate
Say it like PAH-lih-kayt. Pollicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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US American/ˈpɑlɪkeɪt/PAH-lih-kayt
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- PAH
- lih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does pollicate mean?
verb
- To gesture with the thumb.
- Of insects: having a curved projection or spine on the inner side of a leg joint.
Where does pollicate come from?
From Latin pollex (“thumb, big toe”).
Questions about saying pollicate
How do you pronounce pollicate?
Say PAH-lih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollicate?
Pollicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lih · kayt.