How to Pronounce Excommunicate

To pronounce "excommunicate", say EXC-omm-un-ic-at-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/. 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

/ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “excommunicate”

"excommunicate" has 6 syllables: exc-omm-un-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does excommunicate mean?

noun

  1. A person so excluded.

verb

  1. To officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community.
  2. To exclude from any other group; to banish.

adjective

  1. Excommunicated.

Synonyms

disfellowshiptakfir

Words that rhyme with excommunicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

curseexcommunicatoutcastbanishablebanishedcastawayexpellantrelegate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excommunicate"?▾

"Excommunicate" has 6 syllables: exc · omm · un · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "excommunicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excommunicate" is /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/.

What does "excommunicate" mean?▾

Excommunicate: A person so excluded.

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