How to pronounce separates
Say it like SEP-uh-rayts. Separates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- uh
- rayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of separates
American and British speakers say separates in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/ in the US and /ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEP-uh-rayts.
What does separates mean?
- plural of separate How to pronounce separate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of separate How to pronounce separate
Questions about saying separates
How do you pronounce separates?
Say SEP-uh-rayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separates?
Separates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · rayts.
Do Americans and Brits say separates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/ and the British form is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.