How to Pronounce Moderate

To pronounce "moderate", say MOD-er-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “moderate”

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

What does moderate mean?

noun

  1. One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

    “The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.”

  2. One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.

verb

  1. To reduce the excessiveness of (something)

    “to moderate rage, action, desires, etc.”

  2. To become less excessive

adjective

  1. Not excessive; acting in moderation

    “a moderate Calvinist”

  2. Mediocre

Synonyms

arbitratechairtemperate

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Words that rhyme with moderate

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "moderate"?▾

"Moderate" has 4 syllables: mod · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "moderate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "moderate" is /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/.

What does "moderate" mean?▾

Moderate: One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

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