motivate

/ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/

Syllables mo·ti·vate

Stress MO-ti-vate

Phonics Breakdown

mo

/moʊ/

long o

ti

/tɪ/

short i

vate

/veɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

Sound Reference

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mo=/moʊ/(most) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + vate=/veɪt/(late)

Example

Good teachers motivate students to learn.