How to Pronounce Congregate

To pronounce "congregate", say CONGR-eg-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹə.ɡeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹə.ɡeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “congregate”

"congregate" has 4 syllables: congr-eg-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does congregate mean?

verb

To collect into an assembly or assemblage; to bring into one place, or into a united body
To come together; to assemble; to meet.

adjective

Collective; assembled; compact.

Synonyms

amass assemble bring together compact gather mass begather

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Words that rhyme with congregate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congregate"?▾

"Congregate" has 4 syllables: congr · eg · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "congregate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "congregate" is /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹə.ɡeɪt/.

What does "congregate" mean?▾

Congregate: To collect into an assembly or assemblage; to bring into one place, or into a united body

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