How to pronounce ingrate
Say it like IN-grayt. Ingrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- grayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. 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 ingrate
American and British speakers say ingrate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnɡreɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪnɡreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-grayt.
What does ingrate mean?
- An ungrateful or unpleasant person.
Where does ingrate come from?
First attested in 1393, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English ingrat, from Latin ingrātus (“disagreeable”), from in- (“not”) + grātus (“pleasing”).
Questions about saying ingrate
How do you pronounce ingrate?
Say IN-grayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnɡreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnɡreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingrate?
Ingrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · grayt.
Do Americans and Brits say ingrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnɡreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnɡreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.