To pronounce "nictitate", say NICT-it-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪktɪteɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nictitate
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/ˈnɪktɪteɪt/
IPA
"nictitate" has 4 syllables: nict-it-at-e.
verb
"Nictitate" has 4 syllables: nict · it · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "nictitate" is /ˈnɪktɪteɪt/.
Nictitate: To wink or blink
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