How to pronounce excoriate
Say it like ik-SKOR-ee-ayt. Excoriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR).
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- ik
- SKOR
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excoriate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does excoriate mean?
- To remove the skin and/or fur of, to flay, to skin.
- To wear off the skin of; to chafe.
- To strongly condemn or criticize.“The teacher continued to excoriate the student after his academic issues.”
Where does excoriate come from?
First attested in the first part of the 15ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English *excoriaten (only attested in its past participle), borrowed from Late Latin excoriātus perfect passive participle of excoriō (“to take t
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Questions about saying excoriate
How do you pronounce excoriate?
Say ik-SKOR-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈskɔriˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excoriate?
Excoriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR). Broken into parts: ik · SKOR · ee · ayt.