How to Pronounce Copulate

To pronounce "copulate", say COP-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “copulate”

"copulate" has 4 syllables: cop-ul-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does copulate mean?

verb

  1. To engage in sexual intercourse.

adjective

  1. Joined; associated; coupled.
  2. (grammar) Joining subject and predicate; copulative.

Synonyms

bangbofffuckhave sexmake lovescrewsleep togetherswive

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Words that rhyme with copulate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

couplepairmatebreedhavecorrespondengenderoccupy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "copulate"?▾

"Copulate" has 4 syllables: cop · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "copulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "copulate" is /ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/.

What does "copulate" mean?▾

Copulate: To engage in sexual intercourse.

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