How to Pronounce "intimidate"
word
/ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt/
in-TIM-i-dayt
/ɪntˈɪmɪdˌeɪt/
in-TIM-i-dayt
Definition
To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do what you want.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt/
British English
/ɪntˈɪmɪdˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TIM-i-dayt
UK
in-TIM-i-dayt
Listen in Context
The big dog tried to intimidate the little cat.
Sometimes bullies intimidate other students at school.
He tried to intimidate me, but I wasn’t scared.
Her confident tone can intimidate people who are shy.