How to pronounce scrutate
Say it like skroo-TAYT. Scrutate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYT).
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- skroo
- TAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrutate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skrooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of scrutate
American and British speakers say scrutate in essentially the same way: /skruˈteɪt/ in the US and /skruːˈteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: skroo-TAYT.
What does scrutate mean?
- To scrutinize, peruse, inspect, investigate (something).
Where does scrutate come from?
From Latin scrūtātus, perfect passive participle of scrūtor (“to search”).
Words that rhyme with scrutate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrutate.
Questions about saying scrutate
How do you pronounce scrutate?
Say skroo-TAYT. The American pronunciation is /skruˈteɪt/. In British English it is /skruːˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrutate?
Scrutate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYT). Broken into parts: skroo · TAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say scrutate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skruˈteɪt/ and the British form is /skruːˈteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.