How to pronounce integrate
Say it like IN-tuh-grayt. Integrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- tuh
- grayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Integrate 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- graytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of integrate
American and British speakers say integrate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-tih-grayt.
What does integrate mean?
- make into a whole or make part of a whole“She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal”
- open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups“This school is completely desegregated”
- become one; become integrated“The students at this school integrate immediately, despite their different backgrounds”
Where does integrate come from?
First attested in the 1450's as an adjective, first attested in 1638 as a verb; from Middle English integrat(e) (“intact, whole”), borrowed from Latin integrātus, perfect passive participle of integrō (“to make whole, renew, repair, begin a
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Questions about saying integrate
How do you pronounce integrate?
Say IN-tuh-grayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in integrate?
Integrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · tuh · grayt.
Do Americans and Brits say integrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.