Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does professorate mean?
Alternative form of professoriate.
Where does professorate come from?
From professor + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office). Compare French professorat.

How to pronounce professorate

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “professorate”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “professorate”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “professorate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.