How to pronounce inspectorate
Say it like in-SPEK-tuh-rut. Inspectorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- in
- SPEK
- tuh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspectorate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inspectorate
American and British speakers say inspectorate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈspɛktərət/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈspɛktərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SPEK-tuh-rut.
What does inspectorate mean?
- An organized group of inspectors.
- The office of an inspector.
- The jurisdiction of an inspector.
Where does inspectorate come from?
From inspector + -ate (forms nouns denoting a rank or office, a body of people performing it, the concrete charge of it).
Words that rhyme with inspectorate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inspectorate.
Questions about saying inspectorate
How do you pronounce inspectorate?
Say in-SPEK-tuh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspɛktərət/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈspɛktərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspectorate?
Inspectorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · SPEK · tuh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say inspectorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈspɛktərət/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈspɛktərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.