To pronounce "violates", say VIOL-at-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"violates" has 3 syllables: viol-at-es.
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“Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.”
"Violates" has 3 syllables: viol · at · es.
Violates: To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
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