How to Pronounce Innovate

To pronounce "innovate", say INN-ov-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnəveɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɪnəveɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “innovate”

"innovate" has 4 syllables: inn-ov-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does innovate mean?

verb

  1. To alter, to change into something new; to revolutionize.
  2. To introduce something new to a particular environment; to do something new.

Synonyms

invent

Words that rhyme with innovate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

introduceinnovationinnovativecreativecreativityrenewinnovationsinnovent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "innovate"?▾

"Innovate" has 4 syllables: inn · ov · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "innovate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "innovate" is /ˈɪnəveɪt/.

What does "innovate" mean?▾

Innovate: To alter, to change into something new; to revolutionize.

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