How to pronounce "inaugurates" in English
ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪts
ih·NAW·gyə·rayts
Primary stress: NAW
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Raúl Zurita's first book of poetry, Purgatory, published in 1979, inaugurates the search for a language capable of comprehending and overcoming the traumatic life conditions under the Chilean military dictatorship. the traumatic life conditions under the Chilean military dictatorship.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “inaugurates”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ih
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
NAW
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
gyə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
rayts
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("NAW"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "inaugurates" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "inaugurates is" sounds like "inaugurates-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "inaugurates" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“inaugurates the search for a language capable of comprehending and overcoming the traumatic life conditions under the Chilean military dictatorship.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“The poem that really inaugurates Bishop's mature writing and that she placed first in her first volume of”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“laran is entitled of the liberty of subjects and that really inaugurates the”— StanfordWatch clip
“and he set himself up as Iran's supreme leader, and inaugurates what is now known as the Islamic Republic of Iran,”— WIREDWatch clip
“The Village Elder inaugurates a new water basin for the villagers it's cause for Celebration The andinos Feast on mutton and peas straight out of their hats”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Cru song that inaugurates the altar is really a morning song and then it ends”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
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inaugurates the search for a language capable of comprehending and overcoming the traumatic life conditions under the Chilean military dictatorship.
Hear it in context: “inaugurates”
12 clipsThe English word “inaugurates” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪts (phonetic respelling: ih-NAW-gyə-rayts). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ih · NAW · gyə · rayts), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (NAW). Grammatically, “inaugurates” functions as a verb, adjective and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 12 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “inaugurates” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, YaleCourses, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @5:27
“Raúl Zurita's first book of poetry, Purgatory, published in 1979, inaugurates the search for a language capable of comprehending and overcoming the traumatic life conditions under the Chilean military dictatorship. the traumatic life conditions under the Chilean military dictatorship.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @11:10
“something she calls "geography" or sometimes "travel." The poem that really inaugurates Bishop's mature writing and that she placed first in her first volume of writing and that she placed first in her first volume of”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #3 · @7:25
“that is Thomas hobbs' Leviathan first published in 1651 chapter 21 of Hobs is laran is entitled of the liberty of subjects and that really inaugurates the modern discussion I don't think that's in dispute and that's why I'm going to”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @27:47
“is for religious scholars to rule, and he set himself up as Iran's supreme leader, and inaugurates what is now known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, and inaugurates what is now known”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @3:03
“planting there's far more severe weather and hail storms than there used to be The Village Elder inaugurates a new water basin for the villagers it's cause for Celebration The andinos Feast on mutton and peas straight out of their hats for”
Definition & Meaning: “inaugurates”
- To induct (someone) into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony.
- To dedicate (a building, monument, etc.) for public use by a formal ceremony.
- Inducted into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony or in a ceremonious manner; inaugurated.
Example Sentences (3)
- “[…] Cn[aeus] Cornelius Dolabella vvas inaugurat or inſtalled king of the ſacrifices, in ſteed of Marcus Martius, vvho died tvvo yeares before.”
- “On February 22nd, at an event […], Acciona, a Spanish conglomerate, is due to inaugurate a new power plant a few miles from Las Vegas.”
- “inaugurates the search for a language capable of comprehending and overcoming the traumatic life conditions under the Chilean military dictatorship.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “inaugurates”
- Pronunciation:
- ih-NAW-gyə-rayts
- Syllables:
- ih · NAW · gyə · rayts
- Written Hyphenation:
- in · au · gu · rates
- Primary stress:
- NAW
- IPA:
- ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪts
- Hear it in context
- inaugurates
Synonyms: “inaugurates”
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Words that Rhyme with “inaugurates”
-ɔgjəreɪtsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"inaugurates" (⁄ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪts⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "inaugurates" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about inaugurates
How do you pronounce “inaugurates”?
“inaugurates” is pronounced ⁄ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪts⁄ (ih-NAW-gyə-rayts). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “inaugurates”?
“inaugurates” has 4 syllables: ih · NAW · gyə · rayts.
Where is the stress in “inaugurates”?
The primary stress in “inaugurates” is on “NAW”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “inaugurates” mean?
To induct (someone) into a dignity or office with a formal ceremony.
How can I hear “inaugurates” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “inaugurates”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].