To pronounce "medicate", say MED-ic-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
medicate
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/ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/
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"medicate" has 4 syllables: med-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Medicate" has 4 syllables: med · ic · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "medicate" is /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/.
Medicate: To prescribe or administer medication to.
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