lubricate
LOO-bri-KAYT
loobrikayt
/ˈlubɹɪˌkeɪt/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “lubricate” is spelled “loobrikayt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | oo | b | r | i | k | ay | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /u/ | /b/ | /ɹ/ | /ɪ/ | /k/ | /eɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “lubricate” with
9 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“loobrikayt” — 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 “lubricate”
waitgreatlatehatedatestraightstateeightappreciateweight
“lubricate” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “lubricate”?
“lubricate” is pronounced LOO-bri-KAYT — IPA /ˈlubɹɪˌkeɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “loobrikayt”.
How many syllables are in “lubricate”?
“lubricate” has 3 syllables: LOO-bri-KAYT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).