How to pronounce serrate
Say it like SER-ayt. Serrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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US American/ˈsɛˌreɪt/SER-ayt
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- SER
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does serrate mean?
verb
- To make serrate.
- To cut or divide in a jagged way.
- Having tooth-like projections on one side, as in a saw.“Many click beetles have serrate antennae.”
- Of leaves: having tooth-like projections pointed away from the petiole.
Where does serrate come from?
Borrowed from Latin serrātus, past participle of serrō.
Questions about saying serrate
How do you pronounce serrate?
Say SER-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serrate?
Serrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · ayt.