How to pronounce siphonate
Say it like SY-fuh-nuht. Siphonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- fuh
- nuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siphonate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of siphonate
American and British speakers say siphonate in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪfəˌnət/ in the US and /ˈsaɪfəˌnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-fuh-nuht.
What does siphonate mean?
- Having a siphon or siphons.
- Any siphonate bivalve.
Where does siphonate come from?
From siphon + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying siphonate
How do you pronounce siphonate?
Say SY-fuh-nuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪfəˌnət/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪfəˌnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siphonate?
Siphonate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · fuh · nuht.
Do Americans and Brits say siphonate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪfəˌnət/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪfəˌnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.