How to pronounce acerbate
Say it like AS-er-bayt. Acerbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- er
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acerbate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- baytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acerbate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AS-uh-bayt.
What does acerbate mean?
- Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
- To exasperate; to irritate.
- To make bitter or sour.
Where does acerbate come from?
From Latin acerbātus, perfect passive participle of acerbō (“make bitter”), from acerbus (“bitter”).
Questions about saying acerbate
How do you pronounce acerbate?
Say AS-er-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsərˌbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæsəbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acerbate?
Acerbate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · er · bayt.
Is acerbate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæsəbeɪt/ (AS-uh-bayt).