How to pronounce procreate
Say it like proh-kree-AYT. Procreate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AYT).
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- proh
- kree
- AYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procreate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of procreate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-kree-AYT.
What does procreate mean?
- To beget or conceive (offsprings).
- To originate, create or produce.
- To reproduce.
Where does procreate come from?
The adjective is first attested in the first part of the 15ᵗʰ century, in Middle English, the verb in 1525; inherited from Middle English procreat(e) (“(construed as past participle) begotten, procreated”), borrowed from Latin prōcreātus, p
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Questions about saying procreate
How do you pronounce procreate?
Say proh-kree-AYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊkriˈeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊkriˈeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procreate?
Procreate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AYT). Broken into parts: proh · kree · AYT.
Is procreate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊkriˈeɪt/ (proh-kree-AYT).