How to pronounce prelate
Say it like PREL-ut. Prelate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREL).
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- PREL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prelate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prelate
American and British speakers say prelate in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛlət/ in the US and /ˈprɛlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREL-ut.
What does prelate mean?
- A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.
- (obsolete) To act as a prelate.
Where does prelate come from?
From Old French prelat (French prélat), from Medieval Latin praelātus, perfect passive participle of praeferō (“to carry before, prefer, exceed”), see -ate (noun-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with prelate
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Questions about saying prelate
How do you pronounce prelate?
Say PREL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛlət/. In British English it is /ˈprɛlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prelate?
Prelate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREL). Broken into parts: PREL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say prelate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛlət/ and the British form is /ˈprɛlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.