How to Pronounce Segregate

To pronounce "segregate", say SEGR-eg-at-e — 4 syllables. 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

SEGR-eg-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “segregate”

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

What does segregate mean?

verb

  1. To separate, especially by social policies that directly or indirectly keep races or ethnic groups apart.

adjective

  1. Separate; select.
  2. Separated from others of the same kind.

Synonyms

isolateseparatesequestersunder out

Antonyms

aggregate

Words that rhyme with segregate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

splitisolatedivideseparatedissociateseverdifferentiatedecouple

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "segregate"?▾

"Segregate" has 4 syllables: segr · eg · at · e.

What does "segregate" mean?▾

Segregate: To separate, especially by social policies that directly or indirectly keep races or ethnic groups apart.

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