How to pronounce syllabicate
Say it like sih-LAB-ih-kayt. Syllabicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- sih
- LAB
- ih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syllabicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of syllabicate
American and British speakers say syllabicate in essentially the same way: /sɪˈlæbɪkeɪt/ in the US and /sɪˈlæbɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LAB-ih-kayt.
What does syllabicate mean?
- To syllabify.
Where does syllabicate come from?
First attested in 1654; back-formation from syllabication.
Questions about saying syllabicate
How do you pronounce syllabicate?
Say sih-LAB-ih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlæbɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /sɪˈlæbɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syllabicate?
Syllabicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: sih · LAB · ih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say syllabicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈlæbɪkeɪt/ and the British form is /sɪˈlæbɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.