How to pronounce priorate
Say it like PRY-uh-rut. Priorate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- uh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priorate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of priorate
American and British speakers say priorate in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪərət/ in the US and /ˈpraɪərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-uh-rut.
What does priorate mean?
- The dignity, office, or government of a prior.
Where does priorate come from?
From Medieval Latin priōrātus.
Questions about saying priorate
How do you pronounce priorate?
Say PRY-uh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪərət/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priorate?
Priorate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · uh · rut.
Do Americans and Brits say priorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪərət/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.