How to pronounce incinerate
Say it like in-SIN-er-ayt. Incinerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- in
- SIN
- er
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incinerate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of incinerate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SIN-uh-rayt.
What does incinerate mean?
- To destroy by burning.
- To annihilate (not necessarily by burning).
Where does incinerate come from?
From Latin incinerātus, perfect participle of incinerō (“to burn into ashes”), from cinis (“ashes”).
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Questions about saying incinerate
How do you pronounce incinerate?
Say in-SIN-er-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incinerate?
Incinerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: in · SIN · er · ayt.
Is incinerate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/ (in-SIN-uh-rayt).