How to pronounce ratiocinate
Say it like rat-ee-OH-suh-nayt. Ratiocinate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- rat
- ee
- OH
- suh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratiocinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ratiocinate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rat-ee-OH-suh-nayt.
What does ratiocinate mean?
- To use the powers of the mind logically and methodically; to reason.
Where does ratiocinate come from?
From Latin ratiōcinor (“to reckon, argue”) + -ate, from ratiō + -cinor.
Questions about saying ratiocinate
How do you pronounce ratiocinate?
Say rat-ee-OH-suh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌrætiˈoʊsəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˌrætiˈəʊsəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratiocinate?
Ratiocinate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: rat · ee · OH · suh · nayt.
Is ratiocinate 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 /ˌrætiˈəʊsəˌneɪt/ (rat-ee-OH-suh-nayt).