How Do You Spell PIRATE?

Pronunciation: [pˈa͡ɪɹət] (IPA)

The word "pirate" is spelled with the phonemes /paɪrət/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with the long vowel sound /aɪ/ as in "pie", followed by the consonant phoneme /r/. The second syllable begins with the unstressed vowel sound /ə/, which is pronounced as a short "uh" sound, and ends with the consonant phoneme /t/. Despite the fact that the word "pirate" is commonly misspelled as "pyrate" or "pirote", the correct spelling reflects the actual pronunciation of the word.

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PIRATE Meaning and Definition

  1. A pirate refers to an individual who engages in acts of piracy, typically at sea. Piracy is the act of robbery, violence, or other criminal activities committed on the open waters, primarily against ships, crew members, or cargo. Pirates often operate in areas with weak maritime law enforcement, where they can exploit vulnerabilities in order to carry out their illicit activities.

    Characterized by their disregard for legal and ethical standards, pirates employ various tactics to achieve their goals. These can include attacks on vessels, hijacking, looting, and hostage-taking. Pirates may also engage in smuggling, such as trafficking contraband goods or engaging in illegal trades. Historically, pirates were notorious for their use of intimidation, violence, and even murder to seize control of targeted vessels.

    Traditionally, pirates are associated with the famous imagery of eyepatches, peg legs, and skull and crossbones flags, as depicted in popular culture. Such symbolism continues to represent piracy. Over the years, piracy has received extensive attention in literature, films, and folklore, capturing the imagination and fascination of many.

    Due to their criminal nature, pirates are subject to prosecution and face severe penalties under international law. Naval forces, private security firms, and coastal law enforcement agencies often work in collaboration to combat piracy, protect maritime trade, and ensure the safety of seafarers. Efforts to combat piracy also involve intelligence gathering, naval patrols, and international cooperation to suppress piracy activities.

  2. • One who lives by robbing ships at sea; an armed ship employed by pirates; one who republishes the literary or artistic productions of another without leave.
    • To take without right or permission, as the contents of books for republication; to counterfeit; to rob ships on the sea.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PIRATE

The word "pirate" originates from the Latin word "pirata", which in turn was borrowed from the Greek word "peirates". In ancient Greek, "peirates" referred to a person who engaged in maritime robbery or piracy. The word further evolved into the Old French term "pirate", and later made its way into English in the 14th century.

Similar spelling words for PIRATE

Plural form of PIRATE is PIRATES

Conjugate verb Pirate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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he/she/it would have pirated
we would have pirated
they would have pirated
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

I will pirate
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he/she/it will pirate
we will pirate
they will pirate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you pirate
we let´s pirate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pirate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pirating
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they were pirating

PAST PARTICIPLE

pirated

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I pirate
you pirate
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we pirate
they pirate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pirating
you are pirating
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we are pirating
they are pirating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pirating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pirated
you have pirated
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we have pirated
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pirating
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it pirate

SIMPLE PAST

I pirated
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they pirated

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