How to Pronounce “corroborate”

American (US)

/kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/

British (UK)

/kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/

verb — To confirm or give support to a statement or finding.

Example: A second witness corroborated her account.

Synonyms: confirm, substantiate

Antonyms: contradict

The final e is silent. The transcription /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “corroborate” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “corroborate” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "corroborate" mean?

corroborate (verb): To confirm or give support to a statement or finding. For example — A second witness corroborated her account.

How do you pronounce "corroborate" in American vs British English?

American English: /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/. British English: /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "corroborate"?

/kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ in American English, /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "corroborate"?

“corroborate” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.