How to Pronounce Syncopated

To pronounce "syncopated", say SYNCOP-at-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SYNCOP-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “syncopated”

"syncopated" has 3 syllables: syncop-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does syncopated mean?

verb

  1. To omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope
  2. To stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation

adjective

  1. (grammar) of a word, shortened by syncope
  2. Of a rhythm, modified by syncopation

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Words that rhyme with syncopated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

rhythmicrhythmicalzoppapocopateparoxytonicapocopicproparoxytonicanapaestical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "syncopated"?▾

"Syncopated" has 3 syllables: syncop · at · ed.

What does "syncopated" mean?▾

Syncopated: To omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope

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