How to Pronounce Supplicate

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supplicate”

"supplicate" has 4 syllables: suppl-ic-at-e. It rhymes with supplicat, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: supplicat — easy to mix up when writing.

What does supplicate mean?

verb

  1. To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.
  2. To entreat for; to ask for earnestly and humbly.

    “to supplicate blessings on Christian efforts to spread the gospel”

Words that rhyme with supplicate

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 "supplicate"?▾

"Supplicate" has 4 syllables: suppl · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "supplicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supplicate" is /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/.

What does "supplicate" mean?▾

Supplicate: To humble oneself before (another) in making a request; to beg or beseech.

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