How to Pronounce Antidote

To pronounce "antidote", say ANT-id-ot-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.tə.dot/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæn.tə.dot/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “antidote”

"antidote" has 4 syllables: ant-id-ot-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does antidote mean?

noun

  1. A remedy to counteract the effects of poison (often followed by "against," "for," or "to").

    “She reached the hospital in time to receive the antidote for the snake venom.”

  2. Something that counteracts or prevents something harmful.

    “We need an antidote for this misinformation.”

verb

  1. To counteract as an antidote.

Words that rhyme with antidote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

counterpoisonalexipharmicpanaceamedicinecounteractantcureremedyantitoxin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antidote"?▾

"Antidote" has 4 syllables: ant · id · ot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "antidote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "antidote" is /ˈæn.tə.dot/.

What does "antidote" mean?▾

Antidote: A remedy to counteract the effects of poison (often followed by "against," "for," or "to").

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