How to pronounce gravitate
Say it like GRAV-ih-tayt. Gravitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV).
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- GRAV
- ih
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravitate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gravitate
American and British speakers say gravitate in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAV-ih-tayt.
What does gravitate mean?
- To move under the force of gravity.
- To tend or drift towards someone or something, as though being pulled by gravity.“Children naturally gravitate to such a big, friendly man.”
Where does gravitate come from?
Borrowed from New Latin gravitāt-, past participial stem of gravitō.
Questions about saying gravitate
How do you pronounce gravitate?
Say GRAV-ih-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravitate?
Gravitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV). Broken into parts: GRAV · ih · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say gravitate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.