To pronounce "pilate", say PIL-at-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pilate
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PIL-at-e
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"pilate" has 3 syllables: pil-at-e. It rhymes with pilot and violet, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pileate — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pilate" has 3 syllables: pil · at · e.
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