How to pronounce macerate
Say it like MAS-uh-rayt. Macerate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 macerate
American and British speakers say macerate in essentially the same way: /ˈmæsəreɪt/ in the US and /ˈmæsəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAS-uh-rayt.
What does macerate mean?
- To soften (something) or separate it into pieces by (or as if by) soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid.
- To reduce solids to small pieces (in a macerator).
- A macerated substance.
Where does macerate come from?
First attested in 1534; borrowed from Latin mācerātus, perfect passive participle of mācerō (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from Proto-Indo-European *mag-, *mak- (“to knead”), whence make.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying macerate
How do you pronounce macerate?
Say MAS-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmæsəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macerate?
Macerate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say macerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæsəreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmæsəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.