How to Pronounce "mitigate"
word
ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt
MIH-tuh-gayt
mˈɪtɪɡˌeɪt
MIT-ih-gayt
Definition
To make something less severe, harmful, or serious; to reduce the impact or effect of something bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt
British English
mˈɪtɪɡˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIH-tuh-gayt
UK
MIT-ih-gayt
Listen in Context
We planted trees to mitigate air pollution.
Doctors try to mitigate the pain with medicine.
We need to mitigate the risks of this plan.
Improved infrastructure can mitigate the effects of natural disasters.