How to pronounce vindicate
Say it like VIN-duh-kayt. Vindicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIN).
- VIN
- duh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vindicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vindicate
American and British speakers say vindicate in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIN-dih-kayt.
What does vindicate mean?
- To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.“to vindicate someone's honor”
- To justify by providing evidence.“to vindicate a right, claim or title”
- To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.“to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries”
Where does vindicate come from?
Borrowed from Latin vindicātus, perfect passive participle of vindicō (“lay legal claim to something; set free; protect, avenge, punish”), from vim, accusative singular of vīs (“force, power”), + dīcō (“say; declare, state”).
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Questions about saying vindicate
How do you pronounce vindicate?
Say VIN-duh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vindicate?
Vindicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIN). Broken into parts: VIN · duh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say vindicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvɪndɪˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.