How to Pronounce Anticipate

To pronounce "anticipate", say ANT-ic-ip-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anticipate”

"anticipate" has 5 syllables: ant-ic-ip-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does anticipate mean?

verb

To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
“The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.”

Synonyms

expect foresee foretaste look forward to preclude

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Words that rhyme with anticipate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anticipate"?▾

"Anticipate" has 5 syllables: ant · ic · ip · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "anticipate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anticipate" is /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/.

What does "anticipate" mean?▾

Anticipate: To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

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