To pronounce "exterminates", say EXT-erm-in-at-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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EXT-erm-in-at-es
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"exterminates" has 5 syllables: ext-erm-in-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
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“We'll use poison to exterminate the rats.”
“The public school failed to exterminate truancy.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Exterminates" has 5 syllables: ext · erm · in · at · es.
Exterminates: To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.
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