How to pronounce "migrate"

migrate

Noun
American
/ˈmaɪˌɡreɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

mi grate

How natives say migrate

British
/ˈmaɪˌɡreɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

mi grate

How natives say migrate

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'my', rhyming with 'pie'.

  • Next, say 'grate', rhyming with 'plate'.

  • Stress the first syllable, 'my'.

Common Mistakes

  • migh-rate (mi-grate)

  • mie-graet (mi-grate)

  • mey-grate (mi-grate)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

Common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'migrate'?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'MI-grate'.

How to avoid saying 'mey-grate'?

Focus on saying 'my' like 'pie'.

Is 'mi-grate' a two-syllable word?

Yes, it's pronounced as two syllables: 'mi-grate'.

Definition

migrate

To move from one place to another.

Word Family

migration

/maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

noun

The process of migrating

Example: The migration was successful.

migratory

/ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔri/

adjective

Relating to migration

Example: They are migratory birds.

immigrate

/ˈɪmɪˌɡreɪt/

verb

To move into a new country

Example: They immigrate in the summer.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Migration

- stress is different, longer ending syllable.

Migratory

- contains three syllables.

Immigrate

- starts with 'I' sound, not 'My'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Emphasize the first syllable to ensure correct pronunciation.

Practice with Rhymes

Practice 'my' with words like 'fly' and 'pie' for clarity.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Migrate

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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