How to Pronounce Fulminate

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fulminate”

"fulminate" has 4 syllables: fulm-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does fulminate mean?

noun

  1. Any salt or ester of fulminic acid, mostly explosive.

verb

  1. To make a verbal attack.
  2. To issue as a denunciation.

Synonyms

beratecondemncriticizedenouncedenunciatevilify

Words that rhyme with fulminate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

railmercuricfustigatebombardfirebombdetonatepeltflame

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fulminate"?▾

"Fulminate" has 4 syllables: fulm · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fulminate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fulminate" is /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/.

What does "fulminate" mean?▾

Fulminate: Any salt or ester of fulminic acid, mostly explosive.

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