How to pronounce stellate
Say it like STEL-ayt. Stellate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stellate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stellate
American and British speakers say stellate in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈstɛleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL-ayt.
What does stellate mean?
- Shaped like a star, having points, or rays radiating from a center.“stellate cells”
- To extend the edges or planes of a polyhedron to form a new shape.
Where does stellate come from?
Borrowed from Latin stēllātus (“starry”), from stēlla (“star”) + -ātus (“-ate”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to stell(a) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying stellate
How do you pronounce stellate?
Say STEL-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɛleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stellate?
Stellate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say stellate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstɛleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.