How to pronounce stagnate
Say it like STAG-nayt. Stagnate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAG).
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- STAG
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stagnate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stagnate
American and British speakers say stagnate in essentially the same way: /ˈstæɡˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈstæɡˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAG-nayt.
What does stagnate mean?
- To cease to flow or run.“If the water stagnates, algae will grow.”
- To be or become foul from standing.“Air stagnates in a closed room.”
- To cease to develop, advance, or change; to become idle.
- Stagnant.
Where does stagnate come from?
Borrowed from Latin stāgnātus, past participle of stāgnō (“cover the land as a lake, stagnate”), from stāgnum (“pond, swamp”).
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Questions about saying stagnate
How do you pronounce stagnate?
Say STAG-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæɡˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstæɡˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stagnate?
Stagnate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAG). Broken into parts: STAG · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say stagnate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstæɡˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstæɡˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.