How to pronounce miserate
Say it like MIZ-uh-rayt. Miserate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
- MIZ
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miserate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of miserate
American and British speakers say miserate in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪzəˌreɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɪzəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIZ-uh-rayt.
What does miserate mean?
- To feel unhappy, to experience sadness.
Where does miserate come from?
By surface analysis, misery + -ate.
Questions about saying miserate
How do you pronounce miserate?
Say MIZ-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪzəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miserate?
Miserate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say miserate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪzəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪzəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.