How to Pronounce Gestate

To pronounce "gestate", say GEST-at-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

GEST-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “gestate”

"gestate" has 3 syllables: gest-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does gestate mean?

verb

  1. To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.
  2. (by analogy) To develop an idea.

Words that rhyme with gestate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

bearcarryexpectconceiveprocreatepregnatehaveengender

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gestate"?▾

"Gestate" has 3 syllables: gest · at · e.

What does "gestate" mean?▾

Gestate: To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.

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