How to Pronounce Triangulate

To pronounce "triangulate", say TRIANG-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /tɹaɪˈæŋɡjəleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/tɹaɪˈæŋɡjəleɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “triangulate”

"triangulate" has 4 syllables: triang-ul-at-e. It rhymes with biangulate, if that helps it stick.

What does triangulate mean?

verb

  1. To locate by means of triangulation
  2. To pit two others against each other in order to achieve a desired outcome or to gain an advantage; to "play both ends against the middle"

adjective

  1. Triangular

Words that rhyme with triangulate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biangulate

Related words

triangulartrilateratebiangulategeolocateresectiontractographsurveygeoregister

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "triangulate"?▾

"Triangulate" has 4 syllables: triang · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "triangulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "triangulate" is /tɹaɪˈæŋɡjəleɪt/.

What does "triangulate" mean?▾

Triangulate: To locate by means of triangulation

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