How to pronounce federate
Say it like FED-uh-rayt. Federate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED).
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- FED
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay 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.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of federate
American and British speakers say federate in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/ in the US and /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FED-uh-rayt.
What does federate mean?
- To unite in a federation.
- Federated, united in an alliance or federation.
- A member of a federation.
- Anglicised form of Latin foederatus.
- a system participating in a collective simulation, particularly within the context of the HLA (High Level Architecture) standard.
Where does federate come from?
Ultimately from Latin, compare foedus.
Questions about saying federate
How do you pronounce federate?
Say FED-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federate?
Federate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED). Broken into parts: FED · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say federate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.