How to Pronounce Locate

To pronounce "locate", say LOC-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ləʊˈkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ləʊˈkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “locate”

"locate" has 3 syllables: loc-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does locate mean?

verb

  1. To place; to set in a particular spot or position.
  2. To find out where something is located.

Words that rhyme with locate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

situatesettlerelocateplacesiteplacementplacinglocalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "locate"?▾

"Locate" has 3 syllables: loc · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "locate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "locate" is /ləʊˈkeɪt/.

What does "locate" mean?▾

Locate: To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

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