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How to pronounce magnate

magnate
/ˈmægnət/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈmægneɪt/.

Magnate, sound by sound

/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce magnate?

Magnate is pronounced /ˈmægnət/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈmægneɪt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in magnate?

Magnate has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in magnate?

The first syllable: /ˈmægnət/.

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