how to pronounce lubricate

/ˈlubɹɪˌkɛɪt/

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lubricate is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of lubricate in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… rotation and lubricate the leading edge …”

meanings of lubricate

verb:

To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.

lubricate frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word lubricate occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.