How to Pronounce Supinate

To pronounce "supinate", say SUP-in-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsjuː.pəˌneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈsjuː.pəˌneɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “supinate

"supinate" has 4 syllables: sup-in-at-e.

What does supinate mean?

verb

  1. To twist the forearm so as to turn the palm of the hand backwards if the forearm is pointing up, upwards if the forearm is horizontal, or forwards if the arm is pointing down; to twist the forearm by contracting the biceps brachii; to twist the right forearm clockwise or the left forearm counterclockwise.
  2. To twist the foot so the weight is on the outer edge.

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How many syllables are in "supinate"?

"Supinate" has 4 syllables: sup · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "supinate"?

The IPA transcription of "supinate" is /ˈsjuː.pəˌneɪt/.

What does "supinate" mean?

Supinate: To twist the forearm so as to turn the palm of the hand backwards if the forearm is pointing up, upwards if the forearm is horizontal, or forwards if the arm is pointing down; to twist the forearm by contracting the biceps brachii; to twist the right forearm clockwise or the left forearm counterclockwise.

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