irradiate

How to Split "irradiate" into Syllables

The word irradiate is divided into 4 syllables: ir·ra·dia·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ir — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• dia — 3rd syllable
• te — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of irradiate:

• IPA: /ɪˈɹeɪdɪət/

📖 Definitions

1. irradiate (comparative more irradiate, superlative most irradiate) (literary or poetic)
2. Made brilliant or bright; irradiated, illuminated.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English irradiate (“illuminated, shining”), borrowed from Medieval Latin irradiātus, perfect passive participle of irradiō, from ir- (“against; into; on, upon”) +‎ radiō (“to cause to radiate, irradiate; to emit beams, radiate”), from radius (“ray of light; rod, staff; spoke of a wheel”) +‎ -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix) (further etymology uncertain; possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *reh₁t- (“beam; pole; post”)). The adjective is ...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare irradiate with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
irradiate	4	ir·ra·dia·te
irritated	4	ir-ri-tat-ed
irritate	4	ir-ri-ta-te
irate	3	i-ra-te
Irrawaddy	4	ir-ra-wad-dy

🔗 Related Words

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irrupt, irrigate, irritant, irritate, Irrawaddy, irregular, irrigable, irritable.