How to pronounce radiates
Say it like RAY-dee-ayts. Radiates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of radiates
American and British speakers say radiates in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪdiˌeɪts/ in the US and /ˈreɪdiˌeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-dee-ayts.
What does radiates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of radiate How to pronounce radiate
Questions about saying radiates
How do you pronounce radiates?
Say RAY-dee-ayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiˌeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiates?
Radiates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · ayts.
Do Americans and Brits say radiates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪdiˌeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈreɪdiˌeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.