How to pronounce rabbinate
Say it like RAB-uh-nut. Rabbinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB).
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- RAB
- uh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabbinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rabbinate
American and British speakers say rabbinate in essentially the same way: /ˈræbənət/ in the US and /ˈræbənət/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAB-uh-nut.
What does rabbinate mean?
- The office or function of a rabbi.
- A body of rabbis.
- Rabbis collectively.
Where does rabbinate come from?
From rabbin- + -ate.
Words that rhyme with rabbinate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rabbinate.
Questions about saying rabbinate
How do you pronounce rabbinate?
Say RAB-uh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈræbənət/. In British English it is /ˈræbənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabbinate?
Rabbinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB). Broken into parts: RAB · uh · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say rabbinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræbənət/ and the British form is /ˈræbənət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.