How to pronounce congregate
Say it like KAHNG-gruh-gayt. Congregate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG).
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- KAHNG
- gruh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congregate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of congregate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-gruh-gayt.
What does congregate mean?
- To collect into an assembly or assemblage; to bring into one place, or into a united body.
- To come together; to assemble; to meet.
- Collective; assembled; compact.
Where does congregate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1400–1450, in Middle English, the verb c.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying congregate
How do you pronounce congregate?
Say KAHNG-gruh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congregate?
Congregate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG). Broken into parts: KAHNG · gruh · gayt.
Is congregate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒŋɡrəɡeɪt/ (KONG-gruh-gayt).