How to Pronounce Reciprocate

To pronounce "reciprocate", say REC-ipr-oc-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reciprocate”

"reciprocate" has 5 syllables: rec-ipr-oc-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does reciprocate mean?

verb

  1. To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
  2. To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

    “I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly.”

Words that rhyme with reciprocate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reciprocate"?▾

"Reciprocate" has 5 syllables: rec · ipr · oc · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "reciprocate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reciprocate" is /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/.

What does "reciprocate" mean?▾

Reciprocate: To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

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