How to Pronounce Exterminate

To pronounce "exterminate", say EXT-erm-in-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exterminate”

"exterminate" has 5 syllables: ext-erm-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does exterminate mean?

verb

  1. To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.

    “We'll use poison to exterminate the rats.”

  2. To bring a definite end to; finish completely.

    “The public school failed to exterminate truancy.”

Synonyms

stamp outannihilateeradicateextermineuproot

Words that rhyme with exterminate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

eradicateextirpateuprootannihilatekilleliminateeradicationslay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exterminate"?▾

"Exterminate" has 5 syllables: ext · erm · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "exterminate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exterminate" is /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/.

What does "exterminate" mean?▾

Exterminate: To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.

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