Begin with the 'k' sound, similar to 'kangaroo.'
Add the 'ɑː' as in 'car,' followed by nasal 'ng.'
Introduce the 'greɪ' sound, like in 'grey.'
End with a soft 't' sound.
con-gre-git
con-ger-gate
con-gree-gate
Start with the 'k' sound, like 'king.'
Add the 'ɒ' sound as in 'cot,' followed by 'ng.'
Introduce the 'greɪ' sound, as found in 'grey.'
Finish with a soft 't' sound.
con-gre-git
con-ger-gate
con-gree-gate
Yes, the primary stress is on the first syllable: CON-gre-gate.
'Congregate' has three syllables: con-gre-gate.
No, the 'g' sound in 'congregate' is pronounced.
To gather together in a group or crowd.
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
A group of people gathered for religious worship.
/ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡənt/
A member of a congregation.
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənəl/
Relating to a congregation.
Focus on the '-gate' in 'congregate' vs '-ation' in 'congregation'.
Note stress on first syllable 'con-' in 'congregant'.
Differentiate 'congregate' from 'congregational' with stress on different syllables.
Emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
Listen to native speakers for the rhythm and stress.
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