How to Pronounce Mitigate

To pronounce "mitigate", say MIT-ig-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mitigate”

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

What does mitigate mean?

verb

To reduce, lessen, or decrease; to make less severe or easier to bear.
To downplay.

Synonyms

alleviate check diminish ease lighten mollify pacify palliate

Antonyms

aggrandize aggravate exacerbate incite increase intensify

Words that rhyme with mitigate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mitigate"?▾

"Mitigate" has 4 syllables: mit · ig · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mitigate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mitigate" is /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/.

What does "mitigate" mean?▾

Mitigate: To reduce, lessen, or decrease; to make less severe or easier to bear.

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