How to Pronounce Inchoate

To pronounce "inchoate", say INCH-oat-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inchoate”

"inchoate" has 3 syllables: inch-oat-e.

What does inchoate mean?

noun

  1. A beginning, an immature start.

verb

  1. To begin or start (something).
  2. To cause or bring about.

adjective

  1. Recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.
  2. Chaotic, disordered, confused; also, incoherent, rambling.

Synonyms

chaoticconfusedelementaryembryonicimmatureincipientnascentrudimentary

Related words

incipientearlynascentbasicelementaryflawedimperfectinchoative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inchoate"?▾

"Inchoate" has 3 syllables: inch · oat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inchoate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inchoate" is /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/.

What does "inchoate" mean?▾

Inchoate: A beginning, an immature start.

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