How to pronounce promulgates
Say it like proh-MUHL-gayts. Promulgates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL).
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- proh
- MUHL
- gayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promulgates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gaytsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of promulgates
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-MUHL-gayts.
What does promulgates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of promulgate How to pronounce promulgate
Questions about saying promulgates
How do you pronounce promulgates?
Say proh-MUHL-gayts. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈmʌlɡeɪts/. In British English it is /prəʊˈmʌlɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promulgates?
Promulgates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL). Broken into parts: proh · MUHL · gayts.
Is promulgates 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 /prəʊˈmʌlɡeɪts/ (proh-MUHL-gayts).