To pronounce "proliferate", say PROL-if-er-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
proliferate
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PROL-if-er-at-e
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"proliferate" has 5 syllables: prol-if-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
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"Proliferate" has 5 syllables: prol · if · er · at · e.
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