How to Pronounce Relegate

To pronounce "relegate", say REL-eg-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “relegate”

"relegate" has 4 syllables: rel-eg-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does relegate mean?

verb

  1. Exile, banish, remove, or send away.
  2. (in extended use) Consign or assign.

Words that rhyme with relegate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

banishsubmitdemotebreakbumpbarabandonexpel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relegate"?▾

"Relegate" has 4 syllables: rel · eg · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "relegate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relegate" is /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/.

What does "relegate" mean?▾

Relegate: Exile, banish, remove, or send away.

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