How Do You Spell VOCIFERATE?

Pronunciation: [vˈə͡ʊsɪfəɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "vociferate" is spelled voh-SIF-uh-rayt, in IPA phonetic transcription /vəʊˈsɪfəreɪt/. The first syllable "voh" is pronounced with an "o" sound, followed by the "SIF" sound for "s" and "f" consonants. The second syllable "uh" is pronounced with an "ə" sound, which is a schwa sound, and then it is followed by the "rayt" syllable that is pronounced as the word "rate". In short, "vociferate" means to shout or speak loudly and vehemently.

VOCIFERATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Vociferate is a verb that refers to the act of speaking or expressing oneself loudly and vehemently. It typically involves shouting, screaming, or making a powerful and vehement outcry. When someone vociferates, they engage in a forceful and intense manner of communication, often fueled by strong emotions or a desire to be heard.

    The term can be applied to various contexts, including personal interactions, public speaking, protests, or heated arguments. It implies a sense of urgency and intensity, as the individual seeks to make their voice heard and their message understood. People may vociferate to express anger, frustration, passion, or to rally support for a cause.

    Vociferate derives from the Latin word "vociferari," which combines "vocis" (meaning voice) and "ferre" (meaning to carry or bear). Together, these roots represent the act of carrying or bearing one's voice, figuratively suggesting the projection of one's words forcefully and audibly.

    The concept of vociferation is closely related to verbalizing thoughts or opinions in an aggressive, energetic, and often uncontrolled manner. While it denotes both verbal and vocal aspects, it emphasizes the strength and fervor in the expression, making it a powerful term to describe strong vocalizing actions.

  2. To utter with a loud voice; to exclaim; to shout; to bawl.

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

Common Misspellings for VOCIFERATE

Etymology of VOCIFERATE

The word "vociferate" comes from the Latin term "vociferātus", which is the past participle of "vociferāri". In Latin, "vociferāri" is a compound verb comprising "vocare" (meaning "to call" or "to shout") and "ferre" (meaning "to bear" or "to carry"). Therefore, the etymology of "vociferate" can be traced to the combination of these two Latin verbs, implying "to carry or bear one's voice loudly" or "to shout aloud".

Similar spelling words for VOCIFERATE

Conjugate verb Vociferate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vociferated
you would have vociferated
he/she/it would have vociferated
we would have vociferated
they would have vociferated
I would have vociferate
you would have vociferate
he/she/it would have vociferate
we would have vociferate
they would have vociferate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been vociferating
you would have been vociferating
he/she/it would have been vociferating
we would have been vociferating
they would have been vociferating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would vociferate
you would vociferate
he/she/it would vociferate
we would vociferate
they would vociferate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be vociferating
you would be vociferating
he/she/it would be vociferating
we would be vociferating
they would be vociferating

FUTURE

I will vociferate
you will vociferate
he/she/it will vociferate
we will vociferate
they will vociferate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vociferating
you will be vociferating
he/she/it will be vociferating
we will be vociferating
they will be vociferating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vociferated
you will have vociferated
he/she/it will have vociferated
we will have vociferated
they will have vociferated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vociferating
you will have been vociferating
he/she/it will have been vociferating
we will have been vociferating
they will have been vociferating

IMPERATIVE

you vociferate
we let´s vociferate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vociferate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vociferating
you were vociferating
he/she/it was vociferating
we were vociferating
they were vociferating

PAST PARTICIPLE

vociferated

PAST PERFECT

I had vociferated
you had vociferated
he/she/it had vociferated
we had vociferated
they had vociferated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vociferating
you had been vociferating
he/she/it had been vociferating
we had been vociferating
they had been vociferating

PRESENT

I vociferate
you vociferate
he/she/it vociferates
we vociferate
they vociferate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vociferating
you are vociferating
he/she/it is vociferating
we are vociferating
they are vociferating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vociferating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vociferated
you have vociferated
he/she/it has vociferated
we have vociferated
they have vociferated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vociferating
you have been vociferating
he/she/it has been vociferating
we have been vociferating
they have been vociferating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it vociferate

SIMPLE PAST

I vociferated
you vociferated
he/she/it vociferated
we vociferated
they vociferated

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