word
Precipitate
Prih-SIH-pih-tayt
/prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
precipitate
Dictionary meaning
Done with very great haste and without due deliberation.
Examples
- The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below.
- The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution.
Synonyms: precipitous
People also look up
Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Precipitate” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction