How to pronounce ingratiate
Say it like ing-GRAY-shee-ayt. Ingratiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY).
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- ing
- GRAY
- shee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingratiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ingratiate
American and British speakers say ingratiate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ing-GRAY-shee-ayt.
What does ingratiate mean?
- To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.
- To recommend; to render easy or agreeable.
Where does ingratiate come from?
First attested in 1622.
Questions about saying ingratiate
How do you pronounce ingratiate?
Say ing-GRAY-shee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingratiate?
Ingratiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY). Broken into parts: ing · GRAY · shee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say ingratiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.