How to pronounce principiate
Say it like prin-SIP-ee-ut. Principiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- prin
- SIP
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Principiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of principiate
American and British speakers say principiate in essentially the same way: /prɪnˈsɪpiət/ in the US and /prɪnˈsɪpiət/ in the UK.
British respelling: prin-SIP-ee-ut.
What does principiate mean?
- The product of a principle.
- To begin; to initiate.
Where does principiate come from?
The verb is first attested in 1613, the adjective in 1654; borrowed from Late Latin prī̆ncipiātus, perfect passive participle of prī̆ncipiō (“to begin to speak, commence”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from Latin prī̆ncipium (“beginnin
Questions about saying principiate
How do you pronounce principiate?
Say prin-SIP-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /prɪnˈsɪpiət/. In British English it is /prɪnˈsɪpiət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in principiate?
Principiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: prin · SIP · ee · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say principiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪnˈsɪpiət/ and the British form is /prɪnˈsɪpiət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.