How to pronounce desegregate
Say it like dih-SEG-ruh-gayt. Desegregate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEG).
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- dih
- SEG
- ruh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desegregate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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 desegregate
American and British speakers say desegregate in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪt/ in the US and /diːˈsɛɡrəɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-SEG-ruh-gayt.
What does desegregate mean?
- To end the segregation of (something).
Where does desegregate come from?
From de- + segregate.
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Questions about saying desegregate
How do you pronounce desegregate?
Say dih-SEG-ruh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /diːˈsɛɡrəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desegregate?
Desegregate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEG). Broken into parts: dih · SEG · ruh · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say desegregate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪt/ and the British form is /diːˈsɛɡrəɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.