marinate

How to Split "marinate" into Syllables

The word marinate is divided into 4 syllables: ma·ri·na·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ma — 1st syllable
• ri — 2nd syllable
• na — 3rd syllable
• te — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of marinate:

• IPA: /ˈmæɹɪneɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. marinate (third-person singular simple present marinates, present participle marinating, simple past and past participle marinated)
2. second-person plural present indicative

📚 Word Origin & History

First attested in 1645; adapted from either French mariner or the earlier attested Italian marinare (“to pickle, marinate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from Late Latin marina (“brine, salt water”), short for aqua marina (“sea water”), from Latin marinus (“marine, of the sea”), from Latin mare (“the sea”) from Proto-Indo-European *móri (“the sea”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down marinate into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare marinate with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
marinate	4	ma·ri·na·te
Maronite	4	ma-ro-ni-te
marionette	4	ma-rio-net-te
marmot	2	mar-mot
Miranda	3	mi-ran-da

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to marinate:

mar, Mara, Marc, mare, Mari, mark, marl, Mars.