How to Pronounce "advocate"
word
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/, /ˈædvəkɪt/
AD-vuh-kit (noun), AD-vuh-kayt (verb)
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/, /ˈædvəkɪt/
AD-vuh-kit (noun), AD-vuh-kayt (verb)
Definition
As a noun, 'advocate' means a person who supports or speaks in favor of something or someone. As a verb, it means to publicly recommend or support an idea, cause, or policy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/, /ˈædvəkɪt/
British English
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/, /ˈædvəkɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AD-vuh-kit (noun), AD-vuh-kayt (verb)
UK
AD-vuh-kit (noun), AD-vuh-kayt (verb)
Listen in Context
She is an advocate for animal rights.
I advocate eating more vegetables.
He became an advocate for climate change action.
Many doctors advocate for regular exercise to stay healthy.