How to pronounce edumacate
Say it like EJ-uh-muh-kayt. Edumacate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
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- EJ
- uh
- muh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edumacate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of edumacate
American and British speakers say edumacate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdʒəməkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛdʒəməkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EJ-uh-muh-kayt.
What does edumacate mean?
- To educate.
Where does edumacate come from?
From educate + -ma-.
Questions about saying edumacate
How do you pronounce edumacate?
Say EJ-uh-muh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒəməkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛdʒəməkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edumacate?
Edumacate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · uh · muh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say edumacate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdʒəməkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛdʒəməkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.