How to pronounce translocate
Say it like tranz-LOH-kayt. Translocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- tranz
- LOH
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translocate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of translocate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tranz-loh-KAYT.
What does translocate mean?
- To move or transfer (someone or something) from one place to another; to displace, to relocate, to remove.
- To move or transfer (an animal) from one place to another, especially as part of a wildlife conservation program.
- To cause (a molecule, substance, etc.) to undergo translocation through a cell membrane or body tissue, usually by an active process.
- A substance which is moved by translocation through a body tissue or cell membrane, especially (botany) through the phloem of a plant.
Where does translocate come from?
The noun is derived from the verb; see -ate.
Words that rhyme with translocate
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Questions about saying translocate
How do you pronounce translocate?
Say tranz-LOH-kayt. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈloʊˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /trænzləʊˈkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translocate?
Translocate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: tranz · LOH · kayt.
Is translocate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /trænzləʊˈkeɪt/ (tranz-loh-KAYT).