How to Pronounce Senate

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɛnət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “senate”

"senate" has 3 syllables: sen-at-e. It rhymes with tenet and sennit, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sennet, sennett, sennott — easy to mix up when writing.

What does senate mean?

noun

  1. In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.
  2. A group of experienced, respected, wise individuals serving as decision makers or advisors in a political system or in institutional governance, as in a university, and traditionally of advanced age and male.

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Words that rhyme with senate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenetsennitbennetsennetrennetbenetjennetpennategenit

Related words

senatorsenatorialcongressmancongressionalcollegenatcongressclerk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "senate"?▾

"Senate" has 3 syllables: sen · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "senate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "senate" is /ˈsɛnət/.

What does "senate" mean?▾

Senate: In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

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