How to pronounce sequestrate
Say it like SEE-kwuh-strayt. Sequestrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- kwuh
- strayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequestrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- straytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sequestrate
American and British speakers say sequestrate in essentially the same way: /ˈsikwəstreɪt/ in the US and /ˈsiːkwəstreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-kwuh-strayt.
What does sequestrate mean?
- To sequester.
- Having enclosed underground or partially buried fruiting bodies, like a truffle.
Where does sequestrate come from?
Back-formation from sequestration.
Questions about saying sequestrate
How do you pronounce sequestrate?
Say SEE-kwuh-strayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikwəstreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkwəstreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequestrate?
Sequestrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kwuh · strayt.
Do Americans and Brits say sequestrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsikwəstreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsiːkwəstreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.