How to pronounce aerate
Say it like ER-ayt. Aerate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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US American/ˈɛreɪt/ER-ayt
UK British/ɛəˈreɪt/air-RAYT
- ER
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aerate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: air-RAYT.
What does aerate mean?
verb
- To supply with oxygen or air.“Blood is aerated in the lungs.”
- To bubble or sparge with a gas, especially oxygen or air.“Carbon dioxide aerated the drink and made it fizzy.”
- To incorporate a gas, especially oxygen or air, into a solid or semisolid material.“The mousse was aerated by beating rapidly.”
Where does aerate come from?
From Latin aer (“air”) + English -ate.
Questions about saying aerate
How do you pronounce aerate?
Say ER-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛreɪt/. In British English it is /ɛəˈreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerate?
Aerate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ayt.
Is aerate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɛəˈreɪt/ (air-RAYT).