How to pronounce punctate
Say it like PUHNK-tayt. Punctate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNK).
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- PUHNK
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punctate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of punctate
American and British speakers say punctate in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌnkˌteɪt/ in the US and /ˈpʌnkˌteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNK-tayt.
What does punctate mean?
- Marked by spots, dots, points, or punctures.
- Pointed; ending in a point or points.
- A puncture.
Where does punctate come from?
From Latin punctum (“point”).
Questions about saying punctate
How do you pronounce punctate?
Say PUHNK-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌnkˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpʌnkˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punctate?
Punctate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNK). Broken into parts: PUHNK · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say punctate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌnkˌteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpʌnkˌteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.