To pronounce "suppurate", say SUPP-ur-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsʌpjəreɪt/
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"suppurate" has 4 syllables: supp-ur-at-e. It rhymes with hippurate, if that helps it stick.
verb
“to suppurate a sore”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Suppurate" has 4 syllables: supp · ur · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "suppurate" is /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/.
Suppurate: To form or discharge pus.
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