How to pronounce depurate
Say it like DEP-yuu-rayt. Depurate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP).
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- DEP
- yuu
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depurate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of depurate
American and British speakers say depurate in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛpjʊreɪt/ in the US and /ˈdɛpjʊreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEP-yuu-rayt.
What does depurate mean?
- To remove impurities from; to purify.
- To make impure.
Where does depurate come from?
From Late Latin depuratus, past participle of depurare (“to purify”).
Questions about saying depurate
How do you pronounce depurate?
Say DEP-yuu-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛpjʊreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛpjʊreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depurate?
Depurate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEP). Broken into parts: DEP · yuu · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say depurate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛpjʊreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛpjʊreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.