How to pronounce edulcorate
Say it like uh-DUHL-kuh-rayt. Edulcorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- uh
- DUHL
- kuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edulcorate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of edulcorate
American and British speakers say edulcorate in essentially the same way: /əˈdʌlkəreɪt/ in the US and /əˈdʌlkəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DUHL-kuh-rayt.
What does edulcorate mean?
- To sweeten.
- To make more acceptable or palatable.
- To free from acidity.
Where does edulcorate come from?
From Medieval Latin ēdulcōrō.
Questions about saying edulcorate
How do you pronounce edulcorate?
Say uh-DUHL-kuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌlkəreɪt/. In British English it is /əˈdʌlkəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edulcorate?
Edulcorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: uh · DUHL · kuh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say edulcorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʌlkəreɪt/ and the British form is /əˈdʌlkəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.