How to Pronounce "incarcerating"
word
ˌɪnˈkɑɹsɝˌeɪtɪŋ
in-KAHR-sur-ay-ting
ɪnkˈɑːsəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
in-KAH-suh-ray-ting
Definition
To put someone in prison or keep them confined as a form of punishment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈkɑɹsɝˌeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɪnkˈɑːsəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KAHR-sur-ay-ting
UK
in-KAH-suh-ray-ting
Listen in Context
The police are incarcerating the suspect tonight.
The judge is incarcerating those who break the law.
They are incarcerating dangerous criminals to protect the public.
Many argue that incarcerating non-violent offenders does not solve underlying issues.