How to Pronounce Officiate

To pronounce "officiate", say OFF-ic-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “officiate”

"officiate" has 4 syllables: off-ic-iat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does officiate mean?

noun

  1. A person appointed to office

verb

  1. To perform the functions of some office.

    “She officiated as registrar at the wedding.”

  2. To serve as umpire or referee.

    “He's never officiated a cup-final before.”

Words that rhyme with officiate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

functionpresideconducthostofficerchairministeroffice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "officiate"?▾

"Officiate" has 4 syllables: off · ic · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "officiate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "officiate" is /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/.

What does "officiate" mean?▾

Officiate: A person appointed to office

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