How to pronounce impetrate
Say it like IM-pih-trayt. Impetrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- pih
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impetrate 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- traytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of impetrate
American and British speakers say impetrate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmpɪtreɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪmpɪtreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-pih-trayt.
What does impetrate mean?
- To obtain by asking; to procure upon request.
- To ask for, demand.
Where does impetrate come from?
First attested in 1528; borrowed from Latin impetrātus, perfect passive participle of impetrō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from in- + pātrō (“to achieve, make happen”).
Questions about saying impetrate
How do you pronounce impetrate?
Say IM-pih-trayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpɪtreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪmpɪtreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impetrate?
Impetrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · pih · trayt.
Do Americans and Brits say impetrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmpɪtreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪmpɪtreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.