To pronounce "phonate", say PHON-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /fə-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fə-/
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"phonate" has 3 syllables: phon-at-e. It rhymes with pronate and zonate, if that helps it stick.
verb
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Phonate" has 3 syllables: phon · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "phonate" is /fə-/.
Phonate: To make sounds with the voice.
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