How to pronounce immolate
Say it like IM-uh-layt. Immolate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
- IM
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immolate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of immolate
American and British speakers say immolate in essentially the same way: /ˈɪməˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪməʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-oh-layt.
What does immolate mean?
- To kill as a sacrifice by burning.
- To kill, harm, or destroy by fire.
Where does immolate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1534, the verb in 1548; borrowed from Latin immolātus, perfect passive participle of immolō (“to sacrifice”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with immolate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of immolate.
Questions about saying immolate
How do you pronounce immolate?
Say IM-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪməˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪməʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immolate?
Immolate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say immolate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪməˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪməʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.