How to pronounce sublimate
Say it like SUHB-lih-mayt. Sublimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- lih
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sublimate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sublimate
American and British speakers say sublimate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-lih-mayt.
What does sublimate mean?
- To change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.
- To change (a substance) from a gas into a solid through sublimation.
- To refine (something) until it disappears or loses all meaning.
- A product obtained by sublimation.
Where does sublimate come from?
From Middle English sublymate, from Latin sublīmātus, past participle of sublīmāre (“to raise, elevate”).
Questions about saying sublimate
How do you pronounce sublimate?
Say SUHB-lih-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sublimate?
Sublimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · lih · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say sublimate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.