How to Pronounce Propagate

To pronounce "propagate", say PROP-ag-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “propagate”

"propagate" has 4 syllables: prop-ag-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does propagate mean?

verb

(of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production
To cause to spread to extend; to impel or continue forward in space
“to propagate sound or light”

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Words that rhyme with propagate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "propagate"?▾

"Propagate" has 4 syllables: prop · ag · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "propagate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "propagate" is /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/.

What does "propagate" mean?▾

Propagate: (of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production

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