How to Pronounce Collimate

To pronounce "collimate", say COLL-im-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

COLL-im-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “collimate”

"collimate" has 4 syllables: coll-im-at-e.

What does collimate mean?

verb

  1. To focus into a narrow beam or column; to adjust a focusing device so that it produces a narrow beam.

    “I need to collimate my telescope so that the images are clearer.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collimate"?▾

"Collimate" has 4 syllables: coll · im · at · e.

What does "collimate" mean?▾

Collimate: To focus into a narrow beam or column; to adjust a focusing device so that it produces a narrow beam.

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