How to pronounce objurgate
Say it like AHB-jer-gayt. Objurgate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB).
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- AHB
- jer
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objurgate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of objurgate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-juh-gayt.
What does objurgate mean?
- To rebuke or scold strongly.
- To remonstrate, complain, to rail against.
Where does objurgate come from?
Borrowed from Latin obiūrgātus, perfect passive participle of obiūrgō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ob- (“to, against”) + iūrgō (“to dispute, chide”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti.
Questions about saying objurgate
How do you pronounce objurgate?
Say AHB-jer-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbdʒərɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɒbdʒəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objurgate?
Objurgate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB). Broken into parts: AHB · jer · gayt.
Is objurgate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒbdʒəɡeɪt/ (OB-juh-gayt).