How to pronounce mitigates
Say it like MIT-uh-gayts. Mitigates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT).
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- MIT
- uh
- gayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitigates 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.
- gaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mitigates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIT-uh-gayts.
What does mitigates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mitigate How to pronounce mitigate
Questions about saying mitigates
How do you pronounce mitigates?
Say MIT-uh-gayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitigates?
Mitigates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT). Broken into parts: MIT · uh · gayts.
Is mitigates 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 /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪts/ (MIT-uh-gayts).