How to pronounce vitiate
Say it like VISH-ee-ayt. Vitiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VISH).
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- VISH
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vitiate
American and British speakers say vitiate in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪʃieɪt/ in the US and /ˈvɪʃieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VISH-ee-ayt.
What does vitiate mean?
- To spoil, make faulty; to reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of something.
- To debase or morally corrupt.
- To make something ineffective, to invalidate.
Where does vitiate come from?
From Latin vitiātus, the perfect passive participle of vitiō (“damage, spoil”), from vitium (“vice”).
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Words that rhyme with vitiate
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Questions about saying vitiate
How do you pronounce vitiate?
Say VISH-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪʃieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɪʃieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitiate?
Vitiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VISH). Broken into parts: VISH · ee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say vitiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪʃieɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvɪʃieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.