How to Pronounce Prevaricate

To pronounce "prevaricate", say PREV-ar-ic-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prevaricate”

"prevaricate" has 5 syllables: prev-ar-ic-at-e.

What does prevaricate mean?

verb

  1. To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).
  2. To shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous.

    “The people saw the politician prevaricate every day.”

Synonyms

beat around the bushtergiversate

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Related words

tergiversatepalterequivocateusurplieaberratewarpdeviate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prevaricate"?▾

"Prevaricate" has 5 syllables: prev · ar · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prevaricate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prevaricate" is /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/.

What does "prevaricate" mean?▾

Prevaricate: To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

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