How to Pronounce Habitat

To pronounce "habitat", say HAB-it-at — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhæbɪtæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæbɪtæt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “habitat”

"habitat" has 3 syllables: hab-it-at. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

What does habitat mean?

noun

  1. Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.

    “This park offers important amphibian habitat and breeding area.”

  2. A place or type of site where an organism or population naturally occurs.

Words that rhyme with habitat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

ecosystemecologicalecologyspeciesbreedingwildlifefaunawater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "habitat"?▾

"Habitat" has 3 syllables: hab · it · at.

What is the IPA transcription of "habitat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "habitat" is /ˈhæbɪtæt/.

What does "habitat" mean?▾

Habitat: Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.

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