How to Pronounce Cooperate

To pronounce "cooperate", say coop-ER-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɑpɝˌeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cooperate

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkwɑpɝˌeɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəʊˈɒpəɹˌeɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “cooperate”

Break "cooperate" into 4 beats and lean on "ER" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does cooperate mean?

verb

  1. To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
  2. To allow for mutual unobstructed action

Synonyms

co-opcoactmake common cause

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Words that rhyme with cooperate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

collaboratecooperativecooperativelycollaborativecooperationcollaborationco-operationco-operative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cooperate"?▾

"Cooperate" has 4 syllables: coop · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cooperate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cooperate" is /ˈkwɑpɝˌeɪt/.

What does "cooperate" mean?▾

Cooperate: To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.

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