To pronounce "violate", say VIOL-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
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"violate" has 3 syllables: viol-at-e.
verb
“Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.”
"Violate" has 3 syllables: viol · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "violate" is /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/.
Violate: To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
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