How to Pronounce Graduate

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

GRAD-uat-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “graduate”

"graduate" has 3 syllables: grad-uat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does graduate mean?

noun

  1. A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

    “If the government wants graduates to stay in the country they should offer more incentives.”

  2. A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.

verb

  1. To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

    “The man graduated in 1967.”

  2. To be certified as having earned a degree from; to graduate from (an institution).

    “Trisha graduated college.”

adjective

  1. Graduated, arranged by degrees
  2. Holding an academic degree

Antonyms

drop-outstudent

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Words that rhyme with graduate

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graduate"?▾

"Graduate" has 3 syllables: grad · uat · e.

What does "graduate" mean?▾

Graduate: A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

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