How to pronounce supinate
Say it like SOO-puh-nayt. Supinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- puh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of supinate
American and British speakers say supinate in essentially the same way: /ˈsupəˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈsuːpəˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-puh-nayt.
What does supinate mean?
- To twist the forearm so as to turn the palm of the hand backwards if the forearm is pointing up, upwards if the forearm is horizontal, or forwards if the arm is pointing down; to twist the forearm by contracting the biceps brachii; to twist the right forearm clockwise or the left forearm countercloc
- To twist the foot so the weight is on the outer edge.
- To lie back into a supine position.
Where does supinate come from?
From Latin supīnō (“turn up, turn over”).
Questions about saying supinate
How do you pronounce supinate?
Say SOO-puh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supinate?
Supinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · puh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say supinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsupəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsuːpəˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.