advocate

How to Split "advocate" into Syllables

The word advocate is divided into 4 syllables: ad·vo·ca·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ad — 1st syllable
• vo — 2nd syllable
• ca — 3rd syllable
• te — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of advocate:

• IPA: /ˈæd.və.kət/

📖 Definitions

1. Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel. [from 14th c.]
2. Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
3. March, 1624, Robert Sanderson, sermon at the Assizes, at Lincoln

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English advocat, advoket, from Old French advocat, from Latin advocātus (“an advocate”), from the substantivization of the perfect passive participle of advocāre (“to call for”) (see -ate (noun-forming suffix)), from a calque of Ancient Greek παράκλητος (paráklētos) (whence English paraclete). Doublet of advoke, avocat, avouch, and avow. The verb derives from the noun on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix). From advocaat +‎ -e.

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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