How to Pronounce Baccalaureate

To pronounce "baccalaureate", say BACC-al-aur-eat-e — 5 syllables, IPA /bækəˈlɔːɹɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/bækəˈlɔːɹɪət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “baccalaureate”

"baccalaureate" has 5 syllables: bacc-al-aur-eat-e. It rhymes with laureate and loriot, if that helps it stick.

What does baccalaureate mean?

noun

  1. A bachelor's degree.
  2. A high school completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education.

Synonyms

bachelor's degree

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Words that rhyme with baccalaureate

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laureateloriot

Related words

degreediplomagraduatematriculationundergraduatecertificatebsclicence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baccalaureate"?▾

"Baccalaureate" has 5 syllables: bacc · al · aur · eat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "baccalaureate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baccalaureate" is /bækəˈlɔːɹɪət/.

What does "baccalaureate" mean?▾

Baccalaureate: A bachelor's degree.

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