How to pronounce pumicate
Say it like PYOO-mih-kayt. Pumicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- mih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pumicate
American and British speakers say pumicate in essentially the same way: /ˈpjumɪkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈpjuːmɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-mih-kayt.
What does pumicate mean?
- To make smooth with pumice.
Where does pumicate come from?
From Latin pumicatus, past participle of pumicare (“to pumicate”), from pumex.
Questions about saying pumicate
How do you pronounce pumicate?
Say PYOO-mih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjumɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːmɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumicate?
Pumicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · mih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say pumicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjumɪkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːmɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.