How to Pronounce Decaffeinate

To pronounce "decaffeinate", say DEC-aff-ein-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːˈkæfiːneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/diːˈkæfiːneɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decaffeinate”

"decaffeinate" has 5 syllables: dec-aff-ein-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does decaffeinate mean?

verb

  1. To remove the caffeine from something (especially from coffee).

Words that rhyme with decaffeinate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decaffeinate"?▾

"Decaffeinate" has 5 syllables: dec · aff · ein · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decaffeinate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decaffeinate" is /diːˈkæfiːneɪt/.

What does "decaffeinate" mean?▾

Decaffeinate: To remove the caffeine from something (especially from coffee).

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