How to Pronounce Replicate

To pronounce "replicate", say REPL-ic-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “replicate”

"replicate" has 4 syllables: repl-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does replicate mean?

noun

  1. The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.
  2. A tone that is one or more octaves away from a given tone.

verb

  1. To make a copy (replica) of.

    “On entering a host cell, a virus will start to replicate.”

  2. To repeat (an experiment or trial) with a consistent result.

adjective

  1. Folded over or backward; folded back upon itself.

    “a replicate leaf or petal”

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Words that rhyme with replicate

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 "replicate"?▾

"Replicate" has 4 syllables: repl · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "replicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "replicate" is /ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/.

What does "replicate" mean?▾

Replicate: The outcome of a replication procedure; an exact copy or replica.

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