How to pronounce militate
Say it like MIL-ih-tayt. Militate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ih
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of militate
American and British speakers say militate in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ih-tayt.
What does militate mean?
- To give force or effect toward; to influence.“to militate in favor of a particular result”
Where does militate come from?
First attested in 1598; borrowed from Latin mīlitātus, perfect passive participle from mīlitō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying militate
How do you pronounce militate?
Say MIL-ih-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militate?
Militate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ih · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say militate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.