How to pronounce arrogate
Say it like AR-oh-gayt. Arrogate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- oh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrogate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of arrogate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AR-oh-gayt.
What does arrogate mean?
- To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.
Where does arrogate come from?
From Latin arrogātus, perfect passive participle of adrogō, arrogō (“ask of, adopt, appropriate, assume”), from ad (“to”) + rogō (“ask”).
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Questions about saying arrogate
How do you pronounce arrogate?
Say AR-oh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæroʊˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈærəʊˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrogate?
Arrogate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · oh · gayt.
Is arrogate 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 /ˈærəʊˌɡeɪt/ (AR-oh-gayt).