How to pronounce sinuate
Say it like SIN-yoo-ayt. Sinuate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- yoo
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinuate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sinuate
American and British speakers say sinuate in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnjueɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɪnjuːeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-yoo-ayt.
What does sinuate mean?
- To advance in wavy or curvy manner, to bend, to curve, to wind in and out“A road that sinuates through the valley.”
- sinuous
- Having wavy indentation on its border or edge.
- Roughly the same height for most of its length, becoming much shallower and then curving back towards the stem before reaching the attachment point.“In this group of mushrooms, the attachment of the gills to the stipe is sinuate.”
Where does sinuate come from?
From Latin sinuatus, past participle of sinuare (“to wind, bend”), from sinus (“a bend”).
Questions about saying sinuate
How do you pronounce sinuate?
Say SIN-yoo-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnjueɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnjuːeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinuate?
Sinuate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · yoo · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say sinuate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnjueɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnjuːeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.