activate

/ˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/

Syllables ac·ti·vate

Stress AC-ti-vate

Phonics Breakdown

ac

/æk/

short a

ti

/tɪ/

short i

vate

/veɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to make something start working or become active

Sound Reference

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ac=/æk/(act) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + vate=/veɪt/(late)

Example

Please activate the software before using it.