How to pronounce procuratorate
Say it like prok-yuh-RAY-tuh-rit. Procuratorate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- prok
- yuh
- RAY
- tuh
- rit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procuratorate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of procuratorate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prok-yuh-RAY-tuh-rit.
What does procuratorate mean?
- The office of a procurator.
Where does procuratorate come from?
From Medieval Latin prōcūrātorātus.
Questions about saying procuratorate
How do you pronounce procuratorate?
Say prok-yuh-RAY-tuh-rit. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑkjʊˈreɪtərɪt/. In British English it is /ˌprɒkjʊˈreɪtərɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procuratorate?
Procuratorate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: prok · yuh · RAY · tuh · rit.
Is procuratorate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprɒkjʊˈreɪtərɪt/ (prok-yuh-RAY-tuh-rit).