How to Pronounce Ciliates

To pronounce "ciliates", say CIL-iat-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

CIL-iat-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “ciliates”

"ciliates" has 3 syllables: cil-iat-es. It rhymes with affiliates, if that helps it stick.

What does ciliates mean?

noun

  1. Any of many protozoa, of the phylum Ciliophora, that have many cilia.

Words that rhyme with ciliates

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affiliates

Related words

ciliatedcilialciliaryciliophoranroughholotrichousperitrichperitrichous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ciliates"?▾

"Ciliates" has 3 syllables: cil · iat · es.

What does "ciliates" mean?▾

Ciliates: Any of many protozoa, of the phylum Ciliophora, that have many cilia.

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