How to pronounce spinate
Say it like SPY-nayt. Spinate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinate 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.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of spinate
American and British speakers say spinate in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪneɪt/ in the US and /ˈspaɪneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-nayt.
What does spinate mean?
- Bearing a spine; spiniform.
- Covered in spine-like processes.
Where does spinate come from?
From spine + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying spinate
How do you pronounce spinate?
Say SPY-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinate?
Spinate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say spinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.