How to Pronounce Necessitate

To pronounce "necessitate", say NEC-ess-it-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “necessitate”

"necessitate" has 5 syllables: nec-ess-it-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does necessitate mean?

verb

  1. To make necessary; to require (something) to be brought about.

    “The early departure of her plane necessitated her waking up at 4 a.m.”

Words that rhyme with necessitate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

needrequiredemandaskinvolvetakeneedsnecessary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "necessitate"?▾

"Necessitate" has 5 syllables: nec · ess · it · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "necessitate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "necessitate" is /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/.

What does "necessitate" mean?▾

Necessitate: To make necessary; to require (something) to be brought about.

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