How to Pronounce Meditate

To pronounce "meditate", say MED-it-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

MED-it-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “meditate”

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

What does meditate mean?

verb

  1. To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.
  2. To sit or lie down and come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious.

Words that rhyme with meditate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

mullcontemplateponderspeculatemusestudyreflect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meditate"?▾

"Meditate" has 4 syllables: med · it · at · e.

What does "meditate" mean?▾

Meditate: To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

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