How to Pronounce Nominate

To pronounce "nominate", say NOM-in-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nominate”

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

What does nominate mean?

verb

  1. To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
  2. To entitle, confer a name upon.

    “1658: the City of Norwich [...] was enlarged, builded and nominated by the Saxons. — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 12)”

adjective

  1. Nominotypical

    “the nominate subspecies”

Synonyms

bename

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Words that rhyme with nominate

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nominate"?▾

"Nominate" has 4 syllables: nom · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nominate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nominate" is /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/.

What does "nominate" mean?▾

Nominate: To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

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