How to pronounce abrogate
Say it like AB-roh-gayt. Abrogate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- roh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrogate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of abrogate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AB-roh-gayt.
What does abrogate mean?
- To annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or their successor; to repeal.
- To put an end to; to do away with.
- To block a process or function.
Where does abrogate come from?
First attested in 1526, from Middle English abrogat (“abolished”), from Latin abrogātus, perfect passive participle of abrogō (“repeal”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), formed from ab (“away”) + rogō (“
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Questions about saying abrogate
How do you pronounce abrogate?
Say AB-roh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbroʊˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæbrəʊɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrogate?
Abrogate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · roh · gayt.
Is abrogate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæbrəʊɡeɪt/ (AB-roh-gayt).