How to Pronounce Ventilate

To pronounce "ventilate", say VENT-il-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

VENT-il-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “ventilate”

"ventilate" has 4 syllables: vent-il-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does ventilate mean?

verb

  1. To replace stale or noxious air with fresh.
  2. To circulate air through a building, etc.

Words that rhyme with ventilate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ventilate"?▾

"Ventilate" has 4 syllables: vent · il · at · e.

What does "ventilate" mean?▾

Ventilate: To replace stale or noxious air with fresh.

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