How to Pronounce “integrate”

American (US)

/ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/

British (UK)

/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪt/

Australian (AU)

/ˈɪn.tə.ɡɹæɪt/

verb — To include as a constituent part or functionality.

Example: They were keen to integrate their new skills into the performance.

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

Where the stress falls. “integrate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ 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 "integrate" mean?

integrate (verb): To include as a constituent part or functionality. For example — They were keen to integrate their new skills into the performance.

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

American English: /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/. British English: /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪt/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "integrate"?

/ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ in American English, /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ in British English, /ˈɪn.tə.ɡɹæɪt/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "integrate"?

“integrate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.