How to pronounce maturate
Say it like MAT-yuh-rayt. Maturate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- yuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maturate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maturate
American and British speakers say maturate in essentially the same way: /ˈmætjʊreɪt/ in the US and /ˈmætjʊreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAT-yuh-rayt.
What does maturate mean?
- To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen.
- To promote the perfect suppuration of (an abscess).
- To undergo perfect suppuration.
Where does maturate come from?
From Latin māturātus, perfect passive participle of māturō (“to ripen”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying maturate
How do you pronounce maturate?
Say MAT-yuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætjʊreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmætjʊreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maturate?
Maturate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · yuh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say maturate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmætjʊreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmætjʊreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.