How to pronounce immiserate
Say it like ih-MIZ-uh-rayt. Immiserate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIZ).
- ih
- MIZ
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immiserate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of immiserate
American and British speakers say immiserate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈmɪzəreɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈmɪzəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MIZ-uh-rayt.
What does immiserate mean?
- To impoverish (someone); to make someone sink into misery.
Where does immiserate come from?
Back-formation from immiseration.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- depauperate
- destitute
- pauperize
- beggar
Questions about saying immiserate
How do you pronounce immiserate?
Say ih-MIZ-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɪzəreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɪzəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immiserate?
Immiserate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIZ). Broken into parts: ih · MIZ · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say immiserate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈmɪzəreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈmɪzəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.