How to Pronounce Communicate

To pronounce "communicate", say COMM-un-ic-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kəmˈjunəˌkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəmˈjunəˌkeɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “communicate”

"communicate" has 5 syllables: comm-un-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does communicate mean?

verb

  1. To impart
  2. To share

Words that rhyme with communicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

intercommunicatetransmitconveypasscommunetellannounceindicate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "communicate"?▾

"Communicate" has 5 syllables: comm · un · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "communicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "communicate" is /kəmˈjunəˌkeɪt/.

What does "communicate" mean?▾

Communicate: To impart

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