How to pronounce situate
Say it like SICH-oo-ayt. Situate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SICH).
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- SICH
- oo
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Situate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of situate
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: SICH-oort.
What does situate mean?
- To place on or into a physical location.“The statue is situated in a corner hardly visible to the public, except through a window from an outside maintenance area situated behind the building.”
- To place or put into an intangible place or position, such as social, ethical, fictional, etc.“The mayor is situated between probable censure and possible recall.”
- Situated; located.
Where does situate come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin situātus, past participle of Medieval Latin situō (“to locate, place”), from Latin situs (“a site”).
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Questions about saying situate
How do you pronounce situate?
Say SICH-oo-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtʃuˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtʃʊət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in situate?
Situate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SICH). Broken into parts: SICH · oo · ayt.
Is situate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈsɪtʃʊət/ (SICH-oort).