How to pronounce immigrate
Say it like IM-ih-grayt. Immigrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- ih
- grayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immigrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- graytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of immigrate
American and British speakers say immigrate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪmɪˌɡreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-ih-grayt.
What does immigrate mean?
- To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.
Where does immigrate come from?
From Latin immigratus, past participle of immigro (“remove, move into”).
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Questions about saying immigrate
How do you pronounce immigrate?
Say IM-ih-grayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪmɪˌɡreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immigrate?
Immigrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · ih · grayt.
Do Americans and Brits say immigrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪmɪˌɡreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.