How to pronounce substantiate
Say it like sub-STAN-shee-ayt. Substantiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN).
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- sub
- STAN
- shee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substantiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of substantiate
American and British speakers say substantiate in essentially the same way: /səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/ in the US and /səbˈstænʃieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-STAN-shee-ayt.
What does substantiate mean?
- To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate.“substantiate allegations”
- To give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents
Where does substantiate come from?
From Medieval Latin substantiatus (“given substance”), from the verb substantiare, first used 1657.
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Questions about saying substantiate
How do you pronounce substantiate?
Say sub-STAN-shee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/. In British English it is /səbˈstænʃieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substantiate?
Substantiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN). Broken into parts: sub · STAN · shee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say substantiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/ and the British form is /səbˈstænʃieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.