How to Pronounce Extirpate

To pronounce "extirpate", say EXT-irp-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛkstəpeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “extirpate”

"extirpate" has 4 syllables: ext-irp-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does extirpate mean?

verb

To clear an area of roots and stumps.
To pull up by the roots; uproot.

Synonyms

annihilate destroy eradicate exterminate deracinate extricate uproot

Words that rhyme with extirpate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extirpate"?▾

"Extirpate" has 4 syllables: ext · irp · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "extirpate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "extirpate" is /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/.

What does "extirpate" mean?▾

Extirpate: To clear an area of roots and stumps.

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