How to Pronounce Collaborate

To pronounce "collaborate", say COLL-ab-or-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kəˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəlˈæbəɹˌeɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “collaborate”

"collaborate" has 5 syllables: coll-ab-or-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does collaborate mean?

verb

  1. To work together with others to achieve a common goal.

    “Let's collaborate on this project, and get it finished faster.”

  2. To voluntarily cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country.

    “If you collaborate with the occupying forces, you will be shot.”

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Words that rhyme with collaborate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

cooperatecooperationcooperativeco-operationco-operateco-operativepartnershippartnering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collaborate"?▾

"Collaborate" has 5 syllables: coll · ab · or · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "collaborate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "collaborate" is /kəˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/.

What does "collaborate" mean?▾

Collaborate: To work together with others to achieve a common goal.

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