How to Pronounce Magistrates

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “magistrates”

"magistrates" has 4 syllables: mag-istr-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does magistrates 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 magistrates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

judgejuristjusticeadjudicatorsattorneysbenchbenchescaptains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "magistrates"?▾

"Magistrates" has 4 syllables: mag · istr · at · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "magistrates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "magistrates" is /ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪts/.

What does "magistrates" mean?▾

Magistrates: 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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