How to pronounce fumigate
Say it like FYOO-muh-gayt. Fumigate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- muh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumigate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fumigate
American and British speakers say fumigate in essentially the same way: /ˈfjuməˌɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈfjuːməˌɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-muh-gayt.
What does fumigate mean?
- To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals.
Where does fumigate come from?
First attested in 1530; borrowed from Latin fūmigātus, perfect passive participle of fūmigō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from fūmus (“smoke”).
Questions about saying fumigate
How do you pronounce fumigate?
Say FYOO-muh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuməˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːməˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumigate?
Fumigate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · muh · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say fumigate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjuməˌɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːməˌɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.