American English
/kʰm̩ˈju.nəˌkeɪt̚/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to share information, ideas, or feelings with another person or group
The first syllable of “communicate” is weak. In fast, natural speech, the beginning may sound very compressed before the stressed “-mu-” syllable.
to share information, ideas, or feelings with another person or group
We communicate with our clients by email.
They find it hard to communicate with each other.
Use communicate with a person or group. Say “communicate with my manager,” not “communicate my manager.”
communicate clearly · communicate effectively · communicate with colleagues
communicate with someone
communicate with someone about something
to give information, an idea, or a feeling to someone so they understand it
The report communicates the main risks to investors.
Her face communicated how worried she was.
communicate an idea · communicate information · communicate a message
communicate something to someone
communicate that something happened
Before -ing, drop the final e: communicating, not communicateing.