How to pronounce adulterate
Say it like uh-DUHL-tuh-rayt. Adulterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- uh
- DUHL
- tuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulterate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of adulterate
American and British speakers say adulterate in essentially the same way: /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/ in the US and /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DUHL-tuh-rayt.
What does adulterate mean?
- corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones“adulterate liquor”
- mixed with impurities
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Questions about saying adulterate
How do you pronounce adulterate?
Say uh-DUHL-tuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulterate?
Adulterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: uh · DUHL · tuh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say adulterate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /əˈdʌltəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.