How to pronounce alligate
Say it like AL-ih-gayt. Alligate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alligate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of alligate
American and British speakers say alligate in essentially the same way: /ˈælɪɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈælɪɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ih-gayt.
What does alligate mean?
- To solve an arithmetic problem concerning proportions by means of alligation; to associate as having the same ratio.
- Having the same proportion or ratio.
Where does alligate come from?
From Latin alligatus (“tied, bound”), past participle of alligo (“to bind”), from ad + ligo (“to bind”).
Questions about saying alligate
How do you pronounce alligate?
Say AL-ih-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈælɪɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alligate?
Alligate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say alligate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælɪɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈælɪɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.