How to Pronounce Vertebrates

To pronounce "vertebrates", say VERT-ebr-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

VERT-ebr-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “vertebrates”

"vertebrates" has 4 syllables: vert-ebr-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does vertebrates mean?

noun

  1. An animal having a backbone.

Antonyms

invertebrate

Words that rhyme with vertebrates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

craniateinvertebrateschordateschordatacraniatescraniatavertebratagnathostomes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vertebrates"?▾

"Vertebrates" has 4 syllables: vert · ebr · at · es.

What does "vertebrates" mean?▾

Vertebrates: An animal having a backbone.

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