How to pronounce propagate
Say it like PRAH-puh-gayt. Propagate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
- PRAH
- puh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propagate 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of propagate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROP-uh-gayt.
What does propagate mean?
- To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production.
- To cause to spread to extend; to impel or continue forward in space.“to propagate sound or light”
- To spread from person to person; to extend the knowledge of; to originate and spread; to carry from place to place; to disseminate.
Where does propagate come from?
First attested in 1535; from Latin prōpāgātus, perfect passive participle of prōpāgō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying propagate
How do you pronounce propagate?
Say PRAH-puh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propagate?
Propagate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · puh · gayt.
Is propagate 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 /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪt/ (PROP-uh-gayt).