How to pronounce graduate
noun A person who has completed a degree or course.
Written sound guide
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give GRAJ the strongest beat
For the person, keep the final vowel weak, unlike the ayt ending of the verb.
Notice the change
Same spelling. Different job.
noun
graduate
GRAJoouhtA person who has completed a degree or course.
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“She is a recent graduate.”Your turn
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For the person, keep the final vowel weak, unlike the ayt ending of the verb. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
