How to pronounce iterate
Say it like IT-uh-rayt. Iterate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT).
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- IT
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iterate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of iterate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IT-uh-rayt.
What does iterate mean?
- To perform or repeat an action on each item in a set.“The max() function iterates through the data to find the highest value.”
- To perform or repeat an action on the results of each such prior action.“In mathematics, an iterated function is a function which is composed with itself, possibly ad infinitum, in a process called iteration.”
- To repeat an activity, making incremental changes each time.
- An n-fold self-composition of a function.
- The image of a certain value under such a function.“f²(x₀) is the second iterate of x₀ under f.”
Where does iterate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1471, in Middle English, the verb in 1533, the noun in 1941; partly inherited from Middle English iterat(e) (adjective), partly borrowed from Latin iterātus, perfect passive participle of iterō (“to do som
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Questions about saying iterate
How do you pronounce iterate?
Say IT-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪtəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪtəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iterate?
Iterate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT). Broken into parts: IT · uh · rayt.
Is iterate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪtəreɪt/ (IT-uh-rayt).