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How to pronounce graduate

verb To complete a degree or course successfully.

Written sound guide

GRAJooayt
/ˈɡrædʒueɪt/3 syllables

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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Give GRAJ the strongest beat

The action ends with ayt, unlike the weak ending of the noun graduate; keep GRAJ strongest.

01GRAJStrongest beat
02ooLighter beat
03aytLighter beat

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Same spelling. Different job.

verb

graduate

GRAJooayt

To complete a degree or course successfully.

noun

graduate

GRAJoouht

A person who has completed a degree or course.

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“I hope to graduate next year.”

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