How to Pronounce Indicates

To pronounce "indicates", say IND-ic-at-es — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indicates”

"indicates" has 4 syllables: ind-ic-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does indicates mean?

verb

  1. To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

    “The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure.”

  2. To show or manifest by symptoms; to point to as the proper remedies.

    “Great prostration of strength indicates the use of stimulants.”

Synonyms

betoken

Words that rhyme with indicates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnatesmandates

Related words

betokenbespeakpointshowsuggestarguesignalacknowledges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indicates"?▾

"Indicates" has 4 syllables: ind · ic · at · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "indicates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indicates" is /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/.

What does "indicates" mean?▾

Indicates: To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

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