How to pronounce patriate
Say it like PAY-tree-ayt. Patriate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- tree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patriate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of patriate
American and British speakers say patriate in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪtrieɪt/ in the US and /ˈpeɪtrieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-tree-ayt.
What does patriate mean?
- To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country.“Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982.”
Where does patriate come from?
Canadian English. Back-formation from repatriate.
Questions about saying patriate
How do you pronounce patriate?
Say PAY-tree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtrieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtrieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patriate?
Patriate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · tree · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say patriate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪtrieɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪtrieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.