How to Pronounce Intoxicate

To pronounce "intoxicate", say INT-ox-ic-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

INT-ox-ic-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “intoxicate”

"intoxicate" has 5 syllables: int-ox-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does intoxicate mean?

verb

  1. To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
  2. To excite to enthusiasm or madness.

adjective

  1. Intoxicated.
  2. Overexcited, as with joy or grief.

Synonyms

inebriateto drunken

Words that rhyme with intoxicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

inebriatesoakupliftelatedistemperdrunkenfordrenchstupor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intoxicate"?▾

"Intoxicate" has 5 syllables: int · ox · ic · at · e.

What does "intoxicate" mean?▾

Intoxicate: To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

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