funambulate

/fjəˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/

UK: /fjʊˈnæm.bjʊ.leɪt/

FJƏNÆM · bjəleɪt (2 syllables)

English Verb

Definition

To walk on ropes; to tightrope-walk.

Etymology

From funambul(ist) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).