How to pronounce translate
Say it like tranz-LAYT. Translate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYT).
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- tranz
- LAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of translate
American and British speakers say translate in essentially the same way: /trænzˈleɪt/ in the US and /ˌtrænˈsleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-SLAYT.
What does translate mean?
- restate (words) from one language into another language“I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.”“Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?”
- change from one form or medium into another“Braque translated collage into oil”
- make sense of a language“She understands French”“Can you read Greek?”
Where does translate come from?
In this sense, displaced Old English wendan (“to translate,” also the word for “to turn” and “to change”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with translate
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Questions about saying translate
How do you pronounce translate?
Say tranz-LAYT. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈleɪt/. In British English it is /ˌtrænˈsleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translate?
Translate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYT). Broken into parts: tranz · LAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say translate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈleɪt/ and the British form is /ˌtrænˈsleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.