The suffix "-ate" in English presents a notable area of complexity in both morphology and phonology. This suffix is involved in various word-formation processes, most commonly verbalization (deriving verbs from nouns or adjectives), but it also participates in the formation of adjectives and nouns. This morphological versatility is mirrored in its phonological behavior, where the pronunciation of "-ate" can vary. This variation is often correlated with the word's part of speech. For instance, the suffix may be pronounced differently in a verb (e.g., /eɪt/) than in an adjective (e.g., /ət/). There are two main concerns; 1) Does part of speech consistently affect pronunciation of the suffix -ate? 2) Does the pronunciation of suffix -ate consistently differ among parts of speech? This abstract explores the interplay between the morphological functions of "-ate" and its phonological realizations, examining how a word's part of speech can influence the pronunciation of the suffix by analyzing 50 words with suffix -ate which have more than one part of speech. An understanding of this relationship is crucial for a comprehensive analysis of English word structure and pronunciation.