How to Pronounce Communicates

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

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Syllables

Letters

COMM-un-ic-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “communicates”

"communicates" has 5 syllables: comm-un-ic-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does communicates mean?

verb

To impart
To share

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Words that rhyme with communicates

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facilitates traits illustrates advocates indicates culminates resonates radiates validates dissipates elaborates nates

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How many syllables are in "communicates"?▾

"Communicates" has 5 syllables: comm · un · ic · at · es.

What does "communicates" mean?▾

Communicates: To impart

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