How to pronounce aprimorate
Say it like uh-PRIM-uh-rayt. Aprimorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIM).
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- uh
- PRIM
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aprimorate 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.
- PRIMSay 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.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aprimorate
American and British speakers say aprimorate in essentially the same way: /əˈprɪməˌreɪt/ in the US and /əˈprɪməˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRIM-uh-rayt.
What does aprimorate mean?
- To raise (something) to a better state; to elevate, to improve, to refine.
Where does aprimorate come from?
The alternative spelling apprimorate is likely due to its resemblance to other Latinate verbs such as approve.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying aprimorate
How do you pronounce aprimorate?
Say uh-PRIM-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɪməˌreɪt/. In British English it is /əˈprɪməˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aprimorate?
Aprimorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRIM). Broken into parts: uh · PRIM · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say aprimorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈprɪməˌreɪt/ and the British form is /əˈprɪməˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.