How to Pronounce Patriate

To pronounce "patriate", say PATR-iat-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “patriate”

"patriate" has 3 syllables: patr-iat-e.

What does patriate mean?

verb

  1. To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country.

    “Canada moved to patriate its constitution from the United Kingdom in 1982.”

Related words

repatriatereturnuploadself-coloniseself-colonizecanadianisepassportizecanadianize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patriate"?▾

"Patriate" has 3 syllables: patr · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "patriate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patriate" is /ˈpeɪtɹi.eɪt/.

What does "patriate" mean?▾

Patriate: To assume control of (a governmental power) from a former mother country.

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