How to pronounce pronate
Say it like PROH-nayt. Pronate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pronate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-nayt.
What does pronate mean?
- To turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise.
- To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.
- To become pronated.
- Somewhat prone; inclined.“pronate trees”
Where does pronate come from?
From Latin prōnatus, past participle of prōnare (“to bend forward”).
Words that rhyme with pronate
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Questions about saying pronate
How do you pronounce pronate?
Say PROH-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronate?
Pronate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · nayt.
Is pronate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊneɪt/ (PROH-nayt).