How to pronounce striate
Say it like STRY-ayt. Striate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Striate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of striate
American and British speakers say striate in essentially the same way: /ˈstraɪeɪt/ in the US and /ˈstraɪeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRY-ayt.
What does striate mean?
- To mark something with striations.
- striated
- Relating to the striate cortex of the brain
Where does striate come from?
From Latin striatum, past participle of strio (“to groove”).
Questions about saying striate
How do you pronounce striate?
Say STRY-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in striate?
Striate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say striate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstraɪeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstraɪeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.