How to pronounce orate
Say it like OR-ayt. Orate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of orate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: aw-RAYT.
What does orate mean?
- To speak formally; to give a speech.
- To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
- Competent in oracy; having good speaking skills.
Where does orate come from?
Partly borrowed from Latin ōrātus, perfect passive participle of ōrō (“to speak; to pray”) and/or partly back-formation from oration, from Latin ōrātiō (“speech, discourse, oration”); either way, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adj
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Questions about saying orate
How do you pronounce orate?
Say OR-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔreɪt/. In British English it is /ɔːˈreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orate?
Orate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ayt.
Is orate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɔːˈreɪt/ (aw-RAYT).