How to pronounce aegrotat
Say it like EYE-groh-tat. Aegrotat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- groh
- tat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aegrotat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- grohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tatGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of aegrotat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-groh-tat.
What does aegrotat mean?
- A certificate indicating that a student is ill, excusing attendance at lectures and examinations and allowing courses to be passed without finishing the work.
- An unclassified degree awarded to such a student.
Where does aegrotat come from?
UK 19th century. Latin aegrotat, literally “he/she is ill”, third-person singular present active indicative form of aegrōtō.
Questions about saying aegrotat
How do you pronounce aegrotat?
Say EYE-groh-tat. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɡroʊˌtæt/. In British English it is /ˈaɪɡrəʊˌtæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aegrotat?
Aegrotat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · groh · tat.
Is aegrotat 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 /ˈaɪɡrəʊˌtæt/ (EYE-groh-tat).