How to Pronounce Complicate

To pronounce "complicate", say COMPL-ic-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “complicate”

"complicate" has 4 syllables: compl-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does complicate mean?

verb

  1. To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
  2. To involve in a convoluted matter.

    “Don't complicate yourself in issues that are beyond the scope of your understanding.”

adjective

  1. Intertwined.
  2. Complex, complicated.

Synonyms

embroilentangleintricatemiremix up

Words that rhyme with complicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

elaborateperplexrefinerarifycomplexconfuseimpedehinder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "complicate"?▾

"Complicate" has 4 syllables: compl · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "complicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "complicate" is /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/.

What does "complicate" mean?▾

Complicate: To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

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