How to pronounce subrogate
Say it like SUHB-ruh-gayt. Subrogate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- ruh
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subrogate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of subrogate
American and British speakers say subrogate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbrəɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌbrəɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-ruh-gayt.
What does subrogate mean?
- To replace one person or thing with another.
Where does subrogate come from?
Borrowed from Latin subrogātus, perfect passive participle of subrogō, from sub (“under”) + rogō (“to ask, request”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying subrogate
How do you pronounce subrogate?
Say SUHB-ruh-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbrəɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbrəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subrogate?
Subrogate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · ruh · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say subrogate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbrəɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbrəɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.