How to pronounce asperate
Say it like AS-puh-rayt. Asperate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæspəreɪt/AS-puh-rayt
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- AS
- puh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asperate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does asperate mean?
verb
- To make rough or harsh.
- Rough.
Where does asperate come from?
From Latin asperatus, from asperare (“to make rough”), from asper (“rough”).
Questions about saying asperate
How do you pronounce asperate?
Say AS-puh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæspəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asperate?
Asperate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · puh · rayt.