How to Pronounce Consecrate

To pronounce "consecrate", say CONS-ecr-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “consecrate”

"consecrate" has 4 syllables: cons-ecr-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does consecrate mean?

verb

  1. To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.
  2. (specifically) To ordain as a bishop.

adjective

  1. Consecrated; devoted; dedicated; sacred.

Synonyms

behallowhallow

Antonyms

defiledesecrate

Words that rhyme with consecrate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

sanctifyblessvotivehallowordaineddedicatedordainvow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consecrate"?▾

"Consecrate" has 4 syllables: cons · ecr · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "consecrate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consecrate" is /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/.

What does "consecrate" mean?▾

Consecrate: To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

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