How to pronounce mirate
Say it like MY-rayt. Mirate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mirate
American and British speakers say mirate in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪreɪt/ in the US and /ˈmaɪreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-rayt.
What does mirate mean?
- To marvel at.
Where does mirate come from?
Back-formation from miration on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying mirate
How do you pronounce mirate?
Say MY-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirate?
Mirate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say mirate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.