How to pronounce cerebrate
Say it like SER-ih-brayt. Cerebrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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US American/ˈsɛrɪbreɪt/SER-ih-brayt
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- SER
- ih
- brayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerebrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- braytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does cerebrate mean?
verb
- To think or cogitate, especially so as to make inferences or decisions or to solve problems.
Where does cerebrate come from?
First attested in 1874; from Latin cerebrum (“brain”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix); likely a back-formation from cerebration.
Questions about saying cerebrate
How do you pronounce cerebrate?
Say SER-ih-brayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛrɪbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerebrate?
Cerebrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · ih · brayt.