How to Pronounce Incarcerate

To pronounce "incarcerate", say INC-arc-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “incarcerate”

"incarcerate" has 5 syllables: inc-arc-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does incarcerate mean?

verb

  1. To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.
  2. To confine; to shut up or enclose; to hem in.

Synonyms

imprisonjail

Words that rhyme with incarcerate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

imprisongaoljailremandimmurelagjugimprisonment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "incarcerate"?▾

"Incarcerate" has 5 syllables: inc · arc · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "incarcerate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "incarcerate" is /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/.

What does "incarcerate" mean?▾

Incarcerate: To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.

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