How to Pronounce Inflate

To pronounce "inflate", say INFL-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈfleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪnˈfleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inflate”

"inflate" has 3 syllables: infl-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does inflate mean?

verb

  1. To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

    “You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.”

  2. To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).

    “The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.”

Antonyms

deflate

Words that rhyme with inflate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

billowexpandamplifyballoonswellblowbreathefill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inflate"?▾

"Inflate" has 3 syllables: infl · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inflate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inflate" is /ɪnˈfleɪt/.

What does "inflate" mean?▾

Inflate: To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

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