How to Pronounce Elucidate

To pronounce "elucidate", say EL-uc-id-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elucidate”

"elucidate" has 5 syllables: el-uc-id-at-e. It rhymes with articulate and desolate, if that helps it stick.

What does elucidate mean?

verb

  1. To make clear; to clarify; to shed light upon.

Synonyms

explicateilluminate

Words that rhyme with elucidate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

articulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestatealleviate

Related words

clearenlightenilluminateclarifycrystallizeexplain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elucidate"?▾

"Elucidate" has 5 syllables: el · uc · id · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "elucidate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elucidate" is /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/.

What does "elucidate" mean?▾

Elucidate: To make clear; to clarify; to shed light upon.

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