How to pronounce promulgate
Say it like PRAH-mul-gayt. Promulgate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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- PRAH
- mul
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promulgate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of promulgate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM-ul-gayt.
What does promulgate mean?
- To make known or make public.
- To put into effect as a regulation.
Where does promulgate come from?
Inherited from Middle English promulgaten, from Latin prōmulgātus, perfect passive participle of prōmulgō (“to make known, publish”), either from provulgō (“to make known, publish”), from pro (“forth”) + vulgō (“to publish”), or from mulgeō
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Questions about saying promulgate
How do you pronounce promulgate?
Say PRAH-mul-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑməlɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒməlɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promulgate?
Promulgate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · mul · gayt.
Is promulgate 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 /ˈprɒməlɡeɪt/ (PROM-ul-gayt).