How to Pronounce Decorate

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

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decorate”

"decorate" has 4 syllables: dec-or-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does decorate mean?

verb

  1. To furnish with decorations.

    “We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles.”

  2. To improve the appearance of an interior of, as a house, room, or office.

    “There's some paint left over from when we decorated the guest bedroom.”

Words that rhyme with decorate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

ornamentadornembellishdressdeckbeautifygracedecorative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decorate"?▾

"Decorate" has 4 syllables: dec · or · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decorate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decorate" is /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/.

What does "decorate" mean?▾

Decorate: To furnish with decorations.

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