How to Pronounce Agnate

To pronounce "agnate", say AGN-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæɡneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈæɡneɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “agnate”

"agnate" has 3 syllables: agn-at-e.

What does agnate mean?

noun

  1. A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.

    “A great grandfather is an agnate if he is your father’s father’s father.”

  2. Any paternal male relative.

adjective

  1. Related to someone by male connections or on the paternal side of the family.
  2. Allied; akin

Synonyms

agnaticpatrilineal

Antonyms

enate

Related words

patrikinpaternalrelatedpatrisibenatebrother-in-lawagnationauncle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "agnate"?▾

"Agnate" has 3 syllables: agn · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "agnate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "agnate" is /ˈæɡneɪt/.

What does "agnate" mean?▾

Agnate: A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.

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