How to Pronounce "imitating"
word
/ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/
IM-uh-tay-ting
/ˈɪmɪtˌeɪtɪŋ/
IM-it-ay-ting
Definition
Copying the actions, speech, or appearance of someone or something. It can be done to learn, for fun, or to mock.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪməˌteɪtɪŋ/
British English
/ˈɪmɪtˌeɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-uh-tay-ting
UK
IM-it-ay-ting
Listen in Context
The child is imitating his father’s voice.
She started imitating the teacher during class.
The parrot is imitating words it hears.
Stop imitating me! It’s getting annoying.