How to pronounce magistrate
Say it like MAJ-uh-strayt. Magistrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
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- MAJ
- uh
- strayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magistrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay 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.
- straytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of magistrate
American and British speakers say magistrate in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒəˌstreɪt/ in the US and /ˈmædʒɪˌstreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-ih-strayt.
What does magistrate mean?
- a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
Where does magistrate come from?
From Middle English magistrat, maiestrat (“magistrate; magistracy”), borrowed from Latin magistrātus.
Questions about saying magistrate
How do you pronounce magistrate?
Say MAJ-uh-strayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒəˌstreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒɪˌstreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magistrate?
Magistrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · uh · strayt.
Do Americans and Brits say magistrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒəˌstreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒɪˌstreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.