How to pronounce propitiate
Say it like pruh-PISH-ee-ayt. Propitiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PISH).
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- pruh
- PISH
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propitiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of propitiate
American and British speakers say propitiate in essentially the same way: /ˌprəˈpɪʃieɪt/ in the US and /ˌprəˈpɪʃieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PISH-ee-ayt.
What does propitiate mean?
- To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.
- To make propitious or favorable.
- To make propitiation.
Where does propitiate come from?
From Latin propitiāt-, the past participial stem of propitiāre (“make favorable”), from propitius (“favorable, gracious”).
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Words that rhyme with propitiate
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Questions about saying propitiate
How do you pronounce propitiate?
Say pruh-PISH-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌprəˈpɪʃieɪt/. In British English it is /ˌprəˈpɪʃieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propitiate?
Propitiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PISH). Broken into parts: pruh · PISH · ee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say propitiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprəˈpɪʃieɪt/ and the British form is /ˌprəˈpɪʃieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.