How to Pronounce Ornate

To pronounce "ornate", say ORN-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɔɹˈneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɔɹˈneɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ornate”

"ornate" has 3 syllables: orn-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does ornate mean?

verb

  1. To adorn; to honour.

adjective

  1. Elaborately ornamented, often to excess.
  2. Flashy, flowery or showy

Words that rhyme with ornate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

embellishedrhetoricaladorneddecoratedfloweryornamentedflashybusy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ornate"?▾

"Ornate" has 3 syllables: orn · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ornate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ornate" is /ɔɹˈneɪt/.

What does "ornate" mean?▾

Ornate: To adorn; to honour.

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