How to Pronounce Laureate

To pronounce "laureate", say LAUR-eat-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “laureate”

"laureate" has 3 syllables: laur-eat-e. It rhymes with baccalaureate and loriot, if that helps it stick.

What does laureate mean?

noun

  1. One crowned with laurel, such as a poet laureate or Nobel laureate.
  2. A graduate of a university.

verb

  1. To honor with a wreath of laurel, as formerly was done in bestowing a degree at English universities.

adjective

  1. (sometimes postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.

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Words that rhyme with laureate

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baccalaureateloriot

Related words

honourablehonorablehearseprizewinnerprizevictorholderwinning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laureate"?▾

"Laureate" has 3 syllables: laur · eat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "laureate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laureate" is /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/.

What does "laureate" mean?▾

Laureate: One crowned with laurel, such as a poet laureate or Nobel laureate.

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