How to pronounce tholobate
Say it like THOL-uh-bayt. Tholobate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOL).
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- THOL
- uh
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tholobate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- baytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tholobate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THOL-uh-bayt.
What does tholobate mean?
- The substructure on which a dome or cupola rests.
Questions about saying tholobate
How do you pronounce tholobate?
Say THOL-uh-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɑləˌbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈθɒləˌbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tholobate?
Tholobate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOL). Broken into parts: THOL · uh · bayt.
Is tholobate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈθɒləˌbeɪt/ (THOL-uh-bayt).