how to pronounce alliterate

/əˈlɪ.tə.ɹɛɪt/

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alliterate is pronounced in four syllables

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meanings of alliterate

verb:

To use (a word or sound) so as to make alliteration.
To exhibit alliteration.

alliterate frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word alliterate occurs in english on average 0 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.