literate
LI-ter-at
literat
/ˈlɪtɝət/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “literate” is spelled “literat”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | i | t | er | a | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /ɪ/ | /t/ | /ɝ/ | /ə/ | /t/ |
English writes “literate” with
8 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“literat” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “literate”
whatbutminuteshutcutquietsecretprivateidiotspirit
“literate” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “literate”?
“literate” is pronounced LI-ter-at — IPA /ˈlɪtɝət/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “literat”.
How many syllables are in “literate”?
“literate” has 3 syllables: LI-ter-at (the capitalized syllable is stressed).