How to Pronounce “graduate”
“graduate” (noun) is pronounced as:
– British English: /ˈɡrad.jʊ.ət/
– American English: /ˈɡrædʒ.u.wət/
“graduate” (verb) is pronounced as:
– British English: /ˈɡrad.jʊ.eɪt/
– American English: /ˈɡrædʒ.u.eɪt/
In both cases, the stress is on the first syllable.
The noun form refers to a person who has received a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university. The verb form refers to the act of successfully completing a course of study or program and receiving a degree or diploma.
Please note that pronunciation may vary slightly depending on regional accents.