nominate

/ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

Syllables no·mi·nate

Stress NO-mi-nate

Phonics Breakdown

no

/nɒ/

short o

mi

/mɪ/

short i

nate

/neɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to formally suggest someone or something for a position, award, or role

Sound Reference

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no=/nɒ/(not) + mi=/mɪ/(miss) + nate=/neɪt/(late)

Example

The committee will nominate a new chairperson next week.