operate
O-per-AYT
operayt
/ˈɑpɝˌeɪt/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “operate” is spelled “operayt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | o | p | er | ay | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɑ/ | /p/ | /ɝ/ | /eɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “operate” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“operayt” — 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 “operate”
waitgreatlatehatedatestraightstateeightappreciateweight
“operate” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “operate”?
“operate” is pronounced O-per-AYT — IPA /ˈɑpɝˌeɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “operayt”.
How many syllables are in “operate”?
“operate” has 3 syllables: O-per-AYT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).