How to pronounce prognosticate
Say it like prahg-NAH-stuh-kayt. Prognosticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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US American/ˌprɑɡˈnɑstəˌkeɪt/prahg-NAH-stuh-kayt
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- prahg
- NAH
- stuh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognosticate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does prognosticate mean?
verb
- To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.“Examining the tea-leaves, she prognosticated dark days ahead.”
- To presage, betoken.“The bluebells may prognosticate an early spring this year.”
Where does prognosticate come from?
From Medieval Latin prognosticare; see prognostic for more.
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Questions about saying prognosticate
How do you pronounce prognosticate?
Say prahg-NAH-stuh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑɡˈnɑstəˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognosticate?
Prognosticate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: prahg · NAH · stuh · kayt.