How to Pronounce Levitate

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “levitate”

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

What does levitate mean?

verb

To cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity.
“The magician levitated the woman.”
To be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity.
“The guru claimed that he could levitate.”

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Words that rhyme with levitate

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elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "levitate"?▾

"Levitate" has 4 syllables: lev · it · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "levitate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "levitate" is /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/.

What does "levitate" mean?▾

Levitate: To cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity.

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