How to pronounce spicate
Say it like SPY-kayt. Spicate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of spicate
American and British speakers say spicate in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈspaɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-kayt.
What does spicate mean?
- Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes.
Where does spicate come from?
From Latin spicatus, past participle of spicare (“to furnish with spikes, or ears”).
Questions about saying spicate
How do you pronounce spicate?
Say SPY-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spicate?
Spicate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say spicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.