How to Pronounce Isolate

To pronounce "isolate", say IS-ol-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

IS-ol-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “isolate”

"isolate" has 4 syllables: is-ol-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does isolate mean?

noun

  1. Something that has been isolated.

verb

  1. To set apart or cut off from others.
  2. To place in quarantine or isolation.

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Words that rhyme with isolate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

sequestersequestrateinsulateisolationseparatedissociatealienatesegregate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "isolate"?▾

"Isolate" has 4 syllables: is · ol · at · e.

What does "isolate" mean?▾

Isolate: Something that has been isolated.

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