How to Pronounce Venerate

To pronounce "venerate", say VEN-er-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “venerate”

"venerate" has 4 syllables: ven-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does venerate mean?

verb

  1. To treat with great respect and deference.
  2. To revere or hold in awe.

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Words that rhyme with venerate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

reverencereverefearhallowadoreworshipdeifyworthy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "venerate"?▾

"Venerate" has 4 syllables: ven · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "venerate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "venerate" is /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/.

What does "venerate" mean?▾

Venerate: To treat with great respect and deference.

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