How to Pronounce Coelenterate

To pronounce "coelenterate", say COEL-ent-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /sɪˈlɛntəɹət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/sɪˈlɛntəɹət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coelenterate”

"coelenterate" has 5 syllables: coel-ent-er-at-e.

What does coelenterate mean?

noun

  1. Any simple aquatic animal formerly considered to belong to the phylum Coelenterata, now divided into the cnidarians and ctenophores.

Related words

cnidariancoelomatecoeloidcoelacanthidcoelopidacoelomateprotocoelomatecyclocoelid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coelenterate"?▾

"Coelenterate" has 5 syllables: coel · ent · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "coelenterate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coelenterate" is /sɪˈlɛntəɹət/.

What does "coelenterate" mean?▾

Coelenterate: Any simple aquatic animal formerly considered to belong to the phylum Coelenterata, now divided into the cnidarians and ctenophores.

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