How to pronounce hypothecate
Say it like hy-POTH-ih-kayt. Hypothecate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH).
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- hy
- POTH
- ih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothecate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- POTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hypothecate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-POTH-ih-kayt.
What does hypothecate mean?
- To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
- To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure.
- To designate in advance the specific purpose of expenditure for government revenues (especially taxes).
Where does hypothecate come from?
From Latin hypothecatus, past participle of hypotheco, hypothecare.
Questions about saying hypothecate
How do you pronounce hypothecate?
Say hy-POTH-ih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑθɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothecate?
Hypothecate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH). Broken into parts: hy · POTH · ih · kayt.
Is hypothecate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/ (hy-POTH-ih-kayt).