How to Pronounce "populate"
word
ˈpɑpjəˌɫeɪt
PAH-pyu-layt
pˈɒpjʊlˌeɪt
POP-yuh-layt
Definition
To live in or fill a place with people, animals, or things; often used about areas having new or increased inhabitants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑpjəˌɫeɪt
British English
pˈɒpjʊlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-pyu-layt
UK
POP-yuh-layt
Listen in Context
Many animals populate the forest.
People began to populate the island after the bridge opened.
The valley was populated by farmers.
New species quickly populate empty habitats.