How to pronounce garrote
Say it like guh-RAHT. Garrote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHT).
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US American/ɡəˈrɑt/guh-RAHT
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- guh
- RAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garrote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does garrote mean?
noun
- Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation.“The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire.”
- To execute by strangulation, to kill using a garrote.
- To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.
Where does garrote come from?
From Spanish garrote.
Words that rhyme with garrote
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Questions about saying garrote
How do you pronounce garrote?
Say guh-RAHT. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈrɑt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garrote?
Garrote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAHT). Broken into parts: guh · RAHT.