How to Pronounce Iterate

To pronounce "iterate", say IT-er-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪtəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈaɪtəɹeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “iterate”

"iterate" has 4 syllables: it-er-at-e.

What does iterate mean?

noun

  1. A function that iterates

verb

  1. To perform or repeat an action on each item in a set

    “The max() function iterates through the data to find the highest value.”

  2. To perform or repeat an action on the results of each such prior action

    “In mathematics, an iterated function is a function which is composed with itself, possibly ad infinitum, in a process called iteration.”

adjective

  1. Said or done again; repeated.

Synonyms

reiterate

Related words

retellingeminatereiteraterepeatrestatereplicateechopaginate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "iterate"?▾

"Iterate" has 4 syllables: it · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "iterate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "iterate" is /ˈaɪtəɹeɪt/.

What does "iterate" mean?▾

Iterate: A function that iterates

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