How do you pronounce "violate"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪəleɪt/ (VEYE-uhl-ayt). In British English: /vˈaɪəleɪt/ (V-eye-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈvaɪəleɪt/ (VEYE-uhl-ayt). In Australian English: /vˈaɪəleɪt/ (V-eye-uhl).

Is "violate" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪəleɪt/ (VEYE-uhl-ayt), while in British English it's /vˈaɪəleɪt/ (V-eye-uhl).

How to Pronounce "violate"

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violate

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/ˈvaɪəleɪt/

VEYE-uhl-ayt

Syllable Breakdown

vaɪvi·əlo·eɪtlate

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