How to Pronounce Alliterate

To pronounce "alliterate", say ALL-it-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈlɪ.tə.ɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈlɪ.tə.ɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alliterate”

"alliterate" has 5 syllables: all-it-er-at-e.

What does alliterate mean?

verb

  1. To exhibit alliteration.
  2. To use (a word or sound) so as to make alliteration.

Synonyms

alliterize

Related words

alliterizerealphabetizephonemicizeiteratereciteallegorisepronouncearticulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alliterate"?▾

"Alliterate" has 5 syllables: all · it · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "alliterate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alliterate" is /əˈlɪ.tə.ɹeɪt/.

What does "alliterate" mean?▾

Alliterate: To exhibit alliteration.

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