How to Pronounce "inaugurated"
word
ɪˈnɔɡɝˌeɪtɪd/, /ɪˈnɔɡjɝˌeɪtɪd
in-AW-gruh-ay-tid
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹˌeɪtɪd
in-AW-gyuh-ray-tid
Definition
To officially open or begin something, such as a building, project, or someone's term in office, often with a ceremony.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈnɔɡɝˌeɪtɪd/, /ɪˈnɔɡjɝˌeɪtɪd
British English
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-AW-gruh-ay-tid
UK
in-AW-gyuh-ray-tid
Listen in Context
The new library was inaugurated last week.
She was inaugurated as the mayor of the city.
The bridge was officially inaugurated by the minister.
After the stadium was inaugurated, thousands came to see the first game.