How to Pronounce Sublimate

To pronounce "sublimate", say SUBL-im-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sublimate”

"sublimate" has 4 syllables: subl-im-at-e.

What does sublimate mean?

noun

  1. A product obtained by sublimation.

verb

  1. To change state from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state.
  2. To purify or refine a substance through such a change of state.

Synonyms

elevateheightensublime

Related words

purifysublimepurifieddistillrarefysubtilizerefinedpure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sublimate"?▾

"Sublimate" has 4 syllables: subl · im · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sublimate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sublimate" is /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/.

What does "sublimate" mean?▾

Sublimate: A product obtained by sublimation.

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