How to Pronounce Deactivate

To pronounce "deactivate", say DEACT-iv-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deactivate”

"deactivate" has 4 syllables: deact-iv-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does deactivate mean?

verb

To make something inactive or no longer effective
To prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)

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Words that rhyme with deactivate

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 "deactivate"?▾

"Deactivate" has 4 syllables: deact · iv · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deactivate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deactivate" is /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/.

What does "deactivate" mean?▾

Deactivate: To make something inactive or no longer effective

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