How to Pronounce Geminate

To pronounce "geminate", say GEM-in-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

GEM-in-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “geminate”

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

What does geminate mean?

noun

  1. A doubled or repeated letter or speech sound.

verb

  1. To arrange in pairs.
  2. To occur in pairs.

adjective

  1. Forming a pair.
  2. Of a consonant, pronounced longer and considered as being doubled

Synonyms

geminated

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Words that rhyme with geminate

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Related words

twingeminousconjugatedgemelconjugatejumellepairwisebinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "geminate"?▾

"Geminate" has 4 syllables: gem · in · at · e.

What does "geminate" mean?▾

Geminate: A doubled or repeated letter or speech sound.

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