How to pronounce irate
Say it like eye-RAYT. Irate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYT).
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- eye
- RAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of irate
American and British speakers say irate in essentially the same way: /aɪˈreɪt/ in the US and /aɪˈreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-RAYT.
What does irate mean?
- Extremely angry; wrathful; enraged.“feel irate”
Where does irate come from?
From Latin īrātus (“angered, angry”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from īrāscor (“to be angry”), from īra (“anger, wrath”).
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Words that rhyme with irate
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Questions about saying irate
How do you pronounce irate?
Say eye-RAYT. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈreɪt/. In British English it is /aɪˈreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irate?
Irate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYT). Broken into parts: eye · RAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say irate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪˈreɪt/ and the British form is /aɪˈreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.