How to Pronounce Emigrate

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

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emigrate”

"emigrate" has 4 syllables: em-igr-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does emigrate mean?

verb

  1. To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

Antonyms

immigrate

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Words that rhyme with emigrate

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Related words

migratemigrationemigrantimmigrateimmigrantimmigrationdisplacementmove

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emigrate"?▾

"Emigrate" has 4 syllables: em · igr · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "emigrate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emigrate" is /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/.

What does "emigrate" mean?▾

Emigrate: To leave the country in which one lives, especially one's native country, in order to reside elsewhere.

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