How to Pronounce "assimilate"
word
əˈsɪməˌɫeɪt
uh-SIM-uh-layt
ɐsˈɪmɪlˌeɪt
uh-SIM-ih-layt
Definition
To fully absorb or take in new information, ideas, or culture and make them part of yourself. It can also mean to become part of a group or society by adopting its ways.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɪməˌɫeɪt
British English
ɐsˈɪmɪlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SIM-uh-layt
UK
uh-SIM-ih-layt
Listen in Context
It's hard to assimilate so much new information at once.
Children often assimilate new languages quickly.
The new immigrants tried to assimilate into society.
It takes time to assimilate all the changes after moving to a new city.