How to Pronounce Delegate

To pronounce "delegate", say DEL-eg-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DEL-eg-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “delegate”

"delegate" has 4 syllables: del-eg-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does delegate mean?

noun

  1. A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy
  2. A representative at a conference, etc.

verb

  1. To authorize someone to be a delegate
  2. To commit a task to someone, especially a subordinate

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Words that rhyme with delegate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

deputeassigndesignatedeputydelegationdeputizenomineeproxy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delegate"?▾

"Delegate" has 4 syllables: del · eg · at · e.

What does "delegate" mean?▾

Delegate: A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy

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