How to Pronounce Advocating

To pronounce "advocating", say ADV-oc-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ADV-oc-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “advocating”

"advocating" has 4 syllables: adv-oc-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does advocating mean?

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 advocating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

proponentcounselcounselorcounsellorrecommendexponentpreachurge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advocating"?▾

"Advocating" has 4 syllables: adv · oc · at · ing.

What does "advocating" mean?▾

Advocating: To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

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