To pronounce "berate", say BER-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɪˈɹeɪt/
IPA
"berate" has 3 syllables: ber-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
verb
“What society tells people, that they could "do whatever they want" to dissidents, and yet berates anyone for treating them well?”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Berate" has 3 syllables: ber · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "berate" is /bɪˈɹeɪt/.
Berate: To chide or scold vehemently
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