eradicate

How to Split "eradicate" into Syllables

The word eradicate is divided into 5 syllables: e·ra·di·ca·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• e — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• di — 3rd syllable
• ca — 4th syllable
• te — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of eradicate:

• IPA: /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. eradicate (third-person singular simple present eradicates, present participle eradicating, simple past and past participle eradicated)
2. “eradicate”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English eradicaten (“to eradicate”), from eradicat(e) (“eradicated”, past participle of eradicaten) +‎ -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from Latin ērādīcātus, the perfect passive participle of ērādīcō (“to uproot, root out; to anihilate, eradicate”), from ē- (“out”) + rādīx (“root”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix). See also radish. From Middle English eradicat(e) (“eradicated”, past participle of eradicaten), used up until Early Modern English, see...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down eradicate into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
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