How to Pronounce Prostrate

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prostrate”

"prostrate" has 3 syllables: prostr-at-e. It rhymes with rostrate, if that helps it stick.

What does prostrate mean?

verb

  1. To lie flat or face-down.
  2. To throw oneself down in submission.

adjective

  1. Lying flat, face-down.
  2. Emotionally devastated.

Synonyms

prone

Antonyms

supine

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Words that rhyme with prostrate

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rostrate

Related words

proneflatunerectprostaticprostateface-downflattenedrecumbent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prostrate"?▾

"Prostrate" has 3 syllables: prostr · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prostrate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prostrate" is /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/.

What does "prostrate" mean?▾

Prostrate: To lie flat or face-down.

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