How to Pronounce Dislocate

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

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dislocate”

"dislocate" has 4 syllables: disl-oc-at-e.

What does dislocate mean?

verb

  1. To put something out of its usual place.
  2. To (accidentally) dislodge a skeletal bone from its joint.

Synonyms

displace

Related words

displacesplayslipuprootunplacedeplacetranslocatestart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dislocate"?▾

"Dislocate" has 4 syllables: disl · oc · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dislocate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dislocate" is /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/.

What does "dislocate" mean?▾

Dislocate: To put something out of its usual place.

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