How to Pronounce Prorate

To pronounce "prorate", say PROR-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

prorate

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prorate”

"prorate" has 3 syllables: pror-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does prorate mean?

verb

  1. To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.

Words that rhyme with prorate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

apportionmentapportiondistributeallocatedividedispensesplitassess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prorate"?▾

"Prorate" has 3 syllables: pror · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prorate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prorate" is /pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/.

What does "prorate" mean?▾

Prorate: To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.

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