To pronounce "marinates", say MAR-in-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAR-in-at-es
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"marinates" has 4 syllables: mar-in-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
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“You'll get a better flavour from the chicken if you marinate it first.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Marinates" has 4 syllables: mar · in · at · es.
Marinates: To allow a sauce or flavoring mixture to absorb into something; to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking.
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