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How to pronounce congregate

congregate
/ˈkɑːŋgrəgeɪt/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Congregate, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

Eagles congregate here in the spring.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce congregate?

Congregate is pronounced /ˈkɑːŋgrəgeɪt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in congregate?

Congregate has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in congregate?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːŋgrəgeɪt/.

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