To pronounce "inundate", say IN-und-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
inundate
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/ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/
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"inundate" has 4 syllables: in-und-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The Dutch would sometimes inundate the land to hinder the Spanish army.”
“The agency was inundated with phone calls.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Inundate" has 4 syllables: in · und · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "inundate" is /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/.
Inundate: To cover with large amounts of water; to flood.
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