How to pronounce stipulate
Say it like STIP-yuh-layt. Stipulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP).
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- STIP
- yuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stipulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stipulate
American and British speakers say stipulate in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIP-yuh-layt.
What does stipulate mean?
- To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
- To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
- To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.“The defense stipulates that the witness has identified my client.”
- Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
Where does stipulate come from?
From Latin stipulātus, perfect active participle of stipulor (“to demand a formal promise, stipulate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with stipulate
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Questions about saying stipulate
How do you pronounce stipulate?
Say STIP-yuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stipulate?
Stipulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP). Broken into parts: STIP · yuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say stipulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.