How to pronounce aviate
Say it like AY-vee-ayt. Aviate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- vee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aviate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aviate
American and British speakers say aviate in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪvieɪt/ in the US and /ˈeɪvieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-vee-ayt.
What does aviate mean?
- To operate an aircraft.
Where does aviate come from?
Back-formation from aviator.
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Questions about saying aviate
How do you pronounce aviate?
Say AY-vee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪvieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪvieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aviate?
Aviate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · vee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say aviate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪvieɪt/ and the British form is /ˈeɪvieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.