How to pronounce vaticinate
Say it like vuh-TIS-uh-nayt. Vaticinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- vuh
- TIS
- uh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaticinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vaticinate
American and British speakers say vaticinate in essentially the same way: /vəˈtɪsəˌneɪt/ in the US and /vəˈtɪsəˌneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-TIS-uh-nayt.
What does vaticinate mean?
- To predict or foretell future events; to prophesy or presage.
Where does vaticinate come from?
From Latin vāticinātus, perfect passive participle of vāticinor (“foretell, prophesy”).
Questions about saying vaticinate
How do you pronounce vaticinate?
Say vuh-TIS-uh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /vəˈtɪsəˌneɪt/. In British English it is /vəˈtɪsəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaticinate?
Vaticinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: vuh · TIS · uh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say vaticinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈtɪsəˌneɪt/ and the British form is /vəˈtɪsəˌneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.