How to pronounce mitigate
Say it like MIT-uh-gayt. Mitigate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT).
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- MIT
- uh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitigate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MITSay 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.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mitigate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIT-uh-gayt.
What does mitigate mean?
- lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of“The circumstances extenuate the crime”
- make less severe or harsh“mitigating circumstances”
Where does mitigate come from?
From Middle English mitigaten (“to relieve pain, soothe; (swelling) to abate; (hemorrhoids) to relieve; (the mind) to placate, appease; to end, check; to stop, cease”), from mitigat(e) (“mitigated, alleviated, relived”, also used as the pas
Questions about saying mitigate
How do you pronounce mitigate?
Say MIT-uh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitigate?
Mitigate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT). Broken into parts: MIT · uh · gayt.
Is mitigate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt/ (MIT-uh-gayt).