How to pronounce ubicate
Say it like YOO-buh-kayt. Ubicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- buh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ubicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ubicate
American and British speakers say ubicate in essentially the same way: /ˈjubəkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈjuːbɪkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-bih-kayt.
What does ubicate mean?
- To find and specify the location of (someone or something); to locate.
- To take up residence in a place; to lodge, to occupy.
Where does ubicate come from?
Probably a back-formation from ubication (“condition or fact of being in, or occupying, a certain place or position”) on the basis of -ate (suffix forming verbs).
Questions about saying ubicate
How do you pronounce ubicate?
Say YOO-buh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈjubəkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈjuːbɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ubicate?
Ubicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · buh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say ubicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjubəkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈjuːbɪkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.