How to Pronounce "neonate"
word
ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt
NEE-oh-nayt
nˈiːəʊnˌeɪt
NEE-oh-nayt
Definition
A neonate is a newborn baby, usually less than four weeks old.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈniː.əʊ.neɪt
British English
nˈiːəʊnˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEE-oh-nayt
UK
NEE-oh-nayt
Listen in Context
A neonate needs special care after birth.
The hospital has a unit for sick neonates.
Doctors monitor the neonate's weight every day.
The nurse gently wrapped the tiny neonate in a warm blanket.