How to Pronounce Spatulate

To pronounce "spatulate", say SPAT-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈspa.tjʊ.lət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈspa.tjʊ.lət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spatulate”

"spatulate" has 4 syllables: spat-ul-at-e.

What does spatulate mean?

verb

  1. To treat or mix with a spatula.
  2. To incise the end of a pliable cylindrical structure such that the cut end can be splayed apart and flattened

adjective

  1. Shaped like a spatula; having a rounded, flattened extremity.
  2. Of a leaf: having a broad, flat end and tapering into a narrower base.

Synonyms

spatularspatuloidspatulous

Related words

roundedsimpleunsubdividedspatula-shapedaviculariaspatulousspatulosespatuloid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spatulate"?▾

"Spatulate" has 4 syllables: spat · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spatulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spatulate" is /ˈspa.tjʊ.lət/.

What does "spatulate" mean?▾

Spatulate: To treat or mix with a spatula.

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