How to Pronounce Advocates

To pronounce "advocates", say ADV-oc-at-es — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæd.və.keɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈæd.və.keɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “advocates”

"advocates" has 4 syllables: adv-oc-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does advocates mean?

noun

  1. Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.
  2. Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.

verb

  1. To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
  2. To encourage support for something.

    “I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them.”

Words that rhyme with advocates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnatesmandates

Related words

proponentcounselcounselorcounsellorrecommendexponentpreachurge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advocates"?▾

"Advocates" has 4 syllables: adv · oc · at · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "advocates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "advocates" is /ˈæd.və.keɪts/.

What does "advocates" mean?▾

Advocates: Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.

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