How to Pronounce Facilitate

To pronounce "facilitate", say FAC-il-it-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /fəˈsɪləteɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/fəˈsɪləteɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “facilitate”

"facilitate" has 5 syllables: fac-il-it-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does facilitate mean?

verb

  1. To make easy or easier.
  2. To help bring about.

Synonyms

ease

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Words that rhyme with facilitate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestatealleviate

Related words

helpeasealleviatefacilitationhelpfulenablingsupportingbenefit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "facilitate"?▾

"Facilitate" has 5 syllables: fac · il · it · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "facilitate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "facilitate" is /fəˈsɪləteɪt/.

What does "facilitate" mean?▾

Facilitate: To make easy or easier.

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