How to Pronounce Extirpated

To pronounce "extirpated", say EXT-irp-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

EXT-irp-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “extirpated”

"extirpated" has 4 syllables: ext-irp-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does extirpated mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. (of a species) Locally extinct (though alive elsewhere).

Synonyms

annihilatedestroyeradicateexterminatederacinateextricateuproot

Words that rhyme with extirpated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

extinctextinctioneradicateddeceasedfadeddisappearancedisappearedgone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "extirpated"?▾

"Extirpated" has 4 syllables: ext · irp · at · ed.

What does "extirpated" mean?▾

Extirpated: To clear an area of roots and stumps.

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