How to pronounce strangulate
Say it like STRANG-ghyuh-layt. Strangulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRANG).
- STRANG
- ghyuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strangulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ghyuhKeep 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 strangulate
American and British speakers say strangulate in essentially the same way: /ˈstræŋɡjəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈstræŋɡjəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRANG-ghyuh-layt.
What does strangulate mean?
- To strangle.
- To stop flow through a vessel.
Where does strangulate come from?
From Latin strangulō.
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Words that rhyme with strangulate
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Questions about saying strangulate
How do you pronounce strangulate?
Say STRANG-ghyuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstræŋɡjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstræŋɡjəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strangulate?
Strangulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRANG). Broken into parts: STRANG · ghyuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say strangulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstræŋɡjəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstræŋɡjəleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.