How to Pronounce Accelerates

To pronounce "accelerates", say ACC-el-er-at-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

ACC-el-er-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “accelerates”

"accelerates" has 5 syllables: acc-el-er-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does accelerates mean?

verb

To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.
“to accelerate the growth of a plant, the increase of wealth, etc.”

Synonyms

hasten quicken speed up advance forward expedite further

Antonyms

decelerate retard unaccelerate

Words that rhyme with accelerates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitates traits illustrates advocates indicates culminates resonates radiates validates dissipates elaborates nates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accelerates"?▾

"Accelerates" has 5 syllables: acc · el · er · at · es.

What does "accelerates" mean?▾

Accelerates: To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.

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