How to pronounce stylobate
Say it like STY-luh-bayt. Stylobate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- luh
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stylobate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stylobate
American and British speakers say stylobate in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪləbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈstaɪləbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-luh-bayt.
What does stylobate mean?
- The top step of the crepidoma, i.e. the platform upon which the superstructure of the building is erected.
Questions about saying stylobate
How do you pronounce stylobate?
Say STY-luh-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪləbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪləbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stylobate?
Stylobate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · luh · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say stylobate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪləbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪləbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.