How to pronounce elderate
Say it like EL-duh-rayt. Elderate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- duh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elderate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep 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 elderate
American and British speakers say elderate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛldəreɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛldəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-duh-rayt.
What does elderate mean?
- The smallest administrative unit in Lithuania, equivalent to a ward.
Where does elderate come from?
From elder + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, here the concrete charge of it), a calque of Lithuanian seniūnija.
Questions about saying elderate
How do you pronounce elderate?
Say EL-duh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛldəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elderate?
Elderate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · duh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say elderate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛldəreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛldəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.