How to Pronounce "segregate"
word
ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt
SEG-ruh-gayt
sˈɛɡɹɪɡˌeɪt
SEG-ri-gayt
Definition
To separate people or things into different groups, often based on characteristics like race, gender, or type. Sometimes used for separating items or substances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt
British English
sˈɛɡɹɪɡˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEG-ruh-gayt
UK
SEG-ri-gayt
Listen in Context
In the past, some countries used laws to segregate people by race.
They segregate recyclable waste from regular trash.
The school does not segregate boys and girls; everyone studies together.
It's wrong to segregate people just because they're different.