How to Pronounce Gravitate

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɡɹævɪteit/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gravitate”

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

What does gravitate mean?

verb

  1. To move under the force of gravity.
  2. To tend or drift towards someone or something, as though being pulled by gravity.

    “Children naturally gravitate to such a big, friendly man.”

Words that rhyme with gravitate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

slopeperturburgedriveheavedriftwormthrust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gravitate"?▾

"Gravitate" has 4 syllables: grav · it · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gravitate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gravitate" is /ˈɡɹævɪteit/.

What does "gravitate" mean?▾

Gravitate: To move under the force of gravity.

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