How to pronounce suppurate
Say it like SUHP-yuh-rayt. Suppurate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP).
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- SUHP
- yuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppurate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of suppurate
American and British speakers say suppurate in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHP-yuh-rayt.
What does suppurate mean?
- To form or discharge pus.
- To cause to generate pus.“to suppurate a sore”
Where does suppurate come from?
From Latin suppūrātus, past participle of suppūrō, from pūr-, stem of pūs.
Questions about saying suppurate
How do you pronounce suppurate?
Say SUHP-yuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppurate?
Suppurate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHP). Broken into parts: SUHP · yuh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say suppurate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.