How to pronounce spectate
Say it like SPEK-tayt. Spectate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spectate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of spectate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: spek-TAYT.
What does spectate mean?
- To attend an event as a spectator; to observe.
Where does spectate come from?
Back-formation from spectator.
Questions about saying spectate
How do you pronounce spectate?
Say SPEK-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛkteɪt/. In British English it is /spɛkˈteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spectate?
Spectate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · tayt.
Is spectate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /spɛkˈteɪt/ (spek-TAYT).