How to pronounce significate
Say it like sig-NIF-ih-kut. Significate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- sig
- NIF
- ih
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Significate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of significate
American and British speakers say significate in essentially the same way: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkət/ in the US and /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: sig-NIF-ih-kut.
What does significate mean?
- One of several things signified by a common term.
Where does significate come from?
From Latin significatus, past participle of significare.
Words that rhyme with significate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of significate.
Questions about saying significate
How do you pronounce significate?
Say sig-NIF-ih-kut. The American pronunciation is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkət/. In British English it is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in significate?
Significate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: sig · NIF · ih · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say significate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkət/ and the British form is /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.