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How to pronounce gravitate

gravitate
/ˈgrævɪteɪt/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Gravitate, sound by sound

/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.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/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.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce gravitate?

Gravitate is pronounced /ˈgrævɪteɪt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in gravitate?

Gravitate has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in gravitate?

The first syllable: /ˈgrævɪteɪt/.

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