How to pronounce baccalaureat
Say it like bak-uh-LOR-ee-ut. Baccalaureat has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOR).
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- bak
- uh
- LOR
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baccalaureat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does baccalaureat mean?
- Alternative form of baccalaureate (“bachelor's degree”).
- Alternative form of baccalaureate (“International Baccalaureate”).
Where does baccalaureat come from?
From French baccalauréat or its source, Medieval Latin baccalaureatus, from Latin baccalaureus, an alteration of baccalarius (“young man aspiring to knighthood”) to resemble bacca lauri (“laurel berry”) (the ancient symbol of victory).
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Questions about saying baccalaureat
How do you pronounce baccalaureat?
Say bak-uh-LOR-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /bækəˈlɔriət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baccalaureat?
Baccalaureat has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOR). Broken into parts: bak · uh · LOR · ee · ut.
What words sound the same as baccalaureat?
Baccalaureat sounds the same as baccalaureate in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.