How to pronounce vociferate
Say it like vuh-SIF-uh-rayt. Vociferate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
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- vuh
- SIF
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vociferate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 vociferate
American and British speakers say vociferate in essentially the same way: /vəˈsɪfəreɪt/ in the US and /vəˈsɪfəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-SIF-uh-rayt.
What does vociferate mean?
- To cry out with vehemence
- To utter with a loud voice; to shout out.
Where does vociferate come from?
From Latin vociferatus, past participle of vociferari (“to vociferate”), from vox, vocis (“voice”) + ferre (“to bear”).
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Questions about saying vociferate
How do you pronounce vociferate?
Say vuh-SIF-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /vəˈsɪfəreɪt/. In British English it is /vəˈsɪfəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vociferate?
Vociferate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: vuh · SIF · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say vociferate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈsɪfəreɪt/ and the British form is /vəˈsɪfəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.