How to pronounce virgate
Say it like vur-GAYT. Virgate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYT).
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- vur
- GAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virgate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- GAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of virgate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-gut.
What does virgate mean?
- Rod-shaped: straight, long, and thin, (particularly botany) the habitus of plants with straight, erect branches.
- Finely striped, often with dark fibers.
Where does virgate come from?
Borrowed from Latin virgātus.
Words that rhyme with virgate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of virgate.
Questions about saying virgate
How do you pronounce virgate?
Say vur-GAYT. The American pronunciation is /vɝˈɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virgate?
Virgate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYT). Broken into parts: vur · GAYT.
Is virgate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈvɜːɡət/ (VUR-gut).