How to Pronounce "eliminate"
word
/ɪˈɫɪməˌneɪt/
i-LIM-uh-nayt
/ɪlˈɪmɪnˌeɪt/
i-LIM-uh-nayt
Definition
To remove something completely, stop it from existing, or get rid of it. It can also mean to defeat someone so they can no longer continue in a competition or process.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪˈɫɪməˌneɪt/
British English
/ɪlˈɪmɪnˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LIM-uh-nayt
UK
i-LIM-uh-nayt
Listen in Context
We need to eliminate the extra costs.
This soap helps eliminate bad smells.
Our team was eliminated in the first round.
Let's eliminate the easy options first and focus on the real problem.