To pronounce "neonate", say NEON-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt/
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"neonate" has 3 syllables: neon-at-e.
noun
"Neonate" has 3 syllables: neon · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "neonate" is /ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt/.
Neonate: A newborn infant; recently born baby.
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