How to Pronounce "humiliating"
word
/hjuˈmɪɫiˌeɪtɪŋ/
hyoo-MI-lee-ay-ting
/hjuːmˈɪlɪˌeɪtɪŋ/
hyoo-MI-li-ay-ting
Definition
Making someone feel very ashamed, embarrassed, or less respected, especially in front of other people. It describes an experience or situation that hurts a person's dignity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/hjuˈmɪɫiˌeɪtɪŋ/
British English
/hjuːmˈɪlɪˌeɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hyoo-MI-lee-ay-ting
UK
hyoo-MI-li-ay-ting
Listen in Context
Losing the game 8–0 was humiliating for the team.
It was humiliating to forget my speech on stage.
The teacher said the joke was humiliating to the student.
Getting corrected like that in front of everyone was really humiliating.