How to Pronounce Alienates

To pronounce "alienates", say AL-ien-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

AL-ien-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “alienates”

"alienates" has 4 syllables: al-ien-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does alienates mean?

verb

  1. To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.
  2. To estrange; to withdraw affections or attention from; to make indifferent or averse, where love or friendship before subsisted.

Synonyms

antagonizeestrangeisolatemarginalize

Antonyms

accept

Words that rhyme with alienates

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facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

estrangedisaffectaliendiffersdisposesexcludesalienationirritates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alienates"?▾

"Alienates" has 4 syllables: al · ien · at · es.

What does "alienates" mean?▾

Alienates: To convey or transfer to another, as title, property, or right; to part voluntarily with ownership of.

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