How to pronounce tonitruate
Say it like tuh-NIT-ruh-ayt. Tonitruate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIT).
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- tuh
- NIT
- ruh
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonitruate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tonitruate
American and British speakers say tonitruate in essentially the same way: /təˈnɪtrʊeɪt/ in the US and /təˈnɪtrʊeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-NIT-ruh-ayt.
What does tonitruate mean?
- To thunder.
Where does tonitruate come from?
From the past participle stem of Latin tonitruare (“to thunder”), from tonitrus (“thunder”) + -ate.
Questions about saying tonitruate
How do you pronounce tonitruate?
Say tuh-NIT-ruh-ayt. The American pronunciation is /təˈnɪtrʊeɪt/. In British English it is /təˈnɪtrʊeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonitruate?
Tonitruate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIT). Broken into parts: tuh · NIT · ruh · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say tonitruate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈnɪtrʊeɪt/ and the British form is /təˈnɪtrʊeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.