How to pronounce relegate
Say it like REL-ih-gayt. Relegate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL).
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- REL
- ih
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relegate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of relegate
American and British speakers say relegate in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REL-ih-gayt.
What does relegate mean?
- Exile or banish to a particular place.
- Remove or send to a place far away.
- Consign (a person or thing) to a place, position, or role of obscurity, insignificance, oblivion, lower rank or (especially) inferiority.“Her bright ideas were relegated to "tosh" by her manager.”
Where does relegate come from?
First attested in 1561, borrowed from Latin relēgātus, the past participle of relēgō (“to dispatch, banish”).
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Questions about saying relegate
How do you pronounce relegate?
Say REL-ih-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relegate?
Relegate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REL). Broken into parts: REL · ih · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say relegate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛlɪˌɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.