How to pronounce levigate
Say it like LEV-ih-gayt. Levigate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV).
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- LEV
- ih
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levigate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of levigate
American and British speakers say levigate in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEV-ih-gayt.
What does levigate mean?
- To make smooth or polish.
- To make into a smooth paste or fine powder.
- To separate finer grains from coarser ones by suspension in a liquid.
- Smooth.
Where does levigate come from?
Borrowed from Latin lēvigātus, perfect passive participle of Latin lēvigō (“to smoothen”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from lēvis (“smooth”).
Questions about saying levigate
How do you pronounce levigate?
Say LEV-ih-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levigate?
Levigate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEV). Broken into parts: LEV · ih · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say levigate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.