How to pronounce tunicate
Say it like TOO-nih-kut. Tunicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- nih
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tunicate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-nih-kut.
What does tunicate mean?
- Any of very many chordate marine animals, of the subphyla Tunicata or Urochordata, including the sea squirts.
- Of or pertaining to Tunicata or Urochordata.
- Enclosed in a tunic or mantle; covered or coated with layers.
- Having each joint buried in the preceding funnel-shaped one, as in certain antennae of insects.
Where does tunicate come from?
From translingual Tunicata + -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying tunicate
How do you pronounce tunicate?
Say TOO-nih-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtunɪkət/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːnɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunicate?
Tunicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · nih · kut.
Is tunicate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːnɪkət/ (TYOO-nih-kut).