How to Pronounce Magistrate

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “magistrate”

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

What does magistrate mean?

noun

  1. A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
  2. A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.

Synonyms

justiciarymaster's degree

Words that rhyme with magistrate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

judgejuristjusticeattorneyjudiciaryprosecutorjudicaturejudicial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "magistrate"?▾

"Magistrate" has 4 syllables: mag · istr · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "magistrate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "magistrate" is /ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/.

What does "magistrate" mean?▾

Magistrate: A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.

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