How to pronounce adulate
Say it like AJ-uh-layt. Adulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of adulate
American and British speakers say adulate in essentially the same way: /ˈædʒəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈædʒəˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AJ-uh-layt.
What does adulate mean?
- To flatter effusively.
Where does adulate come from?
A learned borrowing from Latin adūlor.
Questions about saying adulate
How do you pronounce adulate?
Say AJ-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈædʒəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulate?
Adulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say adulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædʒəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈædʒəˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.