How to pronounce exculpate
Say it like ek-SKUHL-payt. Exculpate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHL).
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- ek
- SKUHL
- payt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exculpate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- paytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exculpate
American and British speakers say exculpate in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈskʌlpeɪt/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈskʌlpeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SKUHL-payt.
What does exculpate mean?
- To clear of or to free from guilt; exonerate.
Where does exculpate come from?
From Medieval Latin exculpātus, perfect passive participle of exculpō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ex- (“out, from”) + culpa (“fault; blame”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying exculpate
How do you pronounce exculpate?
Say ek-SKUHL-payt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈskʌlpeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈskʌlpeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exculpate?
Exculpate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHL). Broken into parts: ek · SKUHL · payt.
Do Americans and Brits say exculpate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈskʌlpeɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈskʌlpeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.