How to pronounce "conflate"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "conflate"

Learn how to break down "conflate" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

con-flate
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/kɒnˈfleɪt/
/kənˈfleɪt/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

K AH0 N F L EY1 T
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "conflate"

Pronunciation: /kɒnˈfleɪt/

Noun

  • (biblical criticism) A conflate text, one which conflates multiple version of a text together.

Verb

  • To bring (things) together and fuse (them) into a single entity.
    Synonyms: fuse, meld
  • To mix together different elements.
    Synonyms: amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, flux
  • (by extension) To fail to properly distinguish or keep separate (things); to mistakenly treat (them) as equivalent.
    Example: "“Bacon was Lord Chancellor of England and the first European to experiment with gunpowder.” — “No, you are conflating Francis Bacon and Roger Bacon.”"
    Synonyms: confuse, lump together, mix up

Adjective

  • (biblical criticism) Combining elements from multiple versions of the same text.

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