To pronounce "gesticulate", say GEST-ic-ul-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/
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"gesticulate" has 5 syllables: gest-ic-ul-at-e.
verb
“"...the TV programme Friends is influencing not only the way Irish people speak but also how they gesticulate. Now almost every utterance is accompanied by arms outstretched and palms turned upwards." Irish Times, December 6, 2004”
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"Gesticulate" has 5 syllables: gest · ic · ul · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "gesticulate" is /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/.
Gesticulate: To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
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