How to pronounce incriminate
Say it like in-KRIM-ih-nayt. Incriminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM).
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- in
- KRIM
- ih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incriminate 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.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of incriminate
American and British speakers say incriminate in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KRIM-ih-nayt.
What does incriminate mean?
- To accuse or bring criminal charges against.“The newspapers incriminated the innocent man unjustly.”
- To indicate the guilt of.“We have all sorts of evidence which incriminates you.”
Where does incriminate come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin incrīminātus, perfect passive participle of Latin incrīminō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying incriminate
How do you pronounce incriminate?
Say in-KRIM-ih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incriminate?
Incriminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIM). Broken into parts: in · KRIM · ih · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say incriminate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.