How to Pronounce Licentiate

To pronounce "licentiate", say LIC-ent-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /laɪˈsɛnʃiət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/laɪˈsɛnʃiət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “licentiate”

"licentiate" has 4 syllables: lic-ent-iat-e.

What does licentiate mean?

noun

  1. A person who holds the academic degree of license.
  2. One who has a licence to exercise a profession.

    “a licentiate in medicine or theology”

Related words

licenselicensingdiplomagraduatedgraduatedegreepermitlicence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "licentiate"?▾

"Licentiate" has 4 syllables: lic · ent · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "licentiate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "licentiate" is /laɪˈsɛnʃiət/.

What does "licentiate" mean?▾

Licentiate: A person who holds the academic degree of license.

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