How to pronounce aliterate
Say it like ay-LIT-uh-rut. Aliterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- ay
- LIT
- uh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliterate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aliterate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-LIT-uh-rut.
What does aliterate mean?
- Disinclined to read though not illiterate; able to read but reluctant or unlikely to do so.
- Someone who is able to read but disinclined to do so.
Where does aliterate come from?
From a- + literate.
Words that rhyme with aliterate
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Questions about saying aliterate
How do you pronounce aliterate?
Say ay-LIT-uh-rut. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈlɪtərət/. In British English it is /eɪˈlɪtərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliterate?
Aliterate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: ay · LIT · uh · rut.
Is aliterate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /eɪˈlɪtərət/ (ay-LIT-uh-rut).