How to Pronounce Obliterate

To pronounce "obliterate", say OBL-it-er-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obliterate”

"obliterate" has 5 syllables: obl-it-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does obliterate mean?

verb

  1. To remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy.

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Words that rhyme with obliterate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

killeffaceextinguishdestroyedhideobscurewipe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obliterate"?▾

"Obliterate" has 5 syllables: obl · it · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "obliterate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obliterate" is /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/.

What does "obliterate" mean?▾

Obliterate: To remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy.

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