How to Pronounce Ideate

To pronounce "ideate", say ID-eat-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪdieɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈaɪdieɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ideate”

"ideate" has 3 syllables: id-eat-e.

What does ideate mean?

verb

  1. To apprehend in thought so as to fix and hold in the mind; to memorize.
  2. To generate an idea.

adjective

  1. Produced by an idea.

Related words

conceiveconceptualizeimagineenvisageconceptualisethinkponderapprehend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ideate"?▾

"Ideate" has 3 syllables: id · eat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ideate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ideate" is /ˈaɪdieɪt/.

What does "ideate" mean?▾

Ideate: To apprehend in thought so as to fix and hold in the mind; to memorize.

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