How to pronounce micturate
Say it like MIK-chuh-rayt. Micturate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- chuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Micturate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chuhKeep 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 micturate
American and British speakers say micturate in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪktʃəreɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɪktʃəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-chuh-rayt.
What does micturate mean?
- To urinate.
Questions about saying micturate
How do you pronounce micturate?
Say MIK-chuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪktʃəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪktʃəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in micturate?
Micturate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · chuh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say micturate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪktʃəreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪktʃəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.