noun

aspirate

/ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ asp·ira·te 3 syllables

The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Aspirate

The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.

How to use Aspirate

Aspirate is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Aspirate

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Antonyms for Aspirate

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How many syllables does aspirate have?

Aspirate has 3 syllables: asp·ira·te. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is aspirate?

Aspirate is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for aspirate?

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How do you use aspirate in a sentence?

Aspirate can be used in sentences where a noun describing the puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as aspirate?

Aspirate starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does aspirate have?

Aspirate has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.