How to Pronounce Populate

To pronounce "populate", say POP-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “populate”

"populate" has 4 syllables: pop-ul-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does populate mean?

verb

To supply with inhabitants; to people.
To live in; to inhabit.

adjective

Populous

Antonyms

depopulate

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Words that rhyme with populate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "populate"?▾

"Populate" has 4 syllables: pop · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "populate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "populate" is /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/.

What does "populate" mean?▾

Populate: To supply with inhabitants; to people.

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