How to Pronounce "marinate"
word
ˈmɛɹəˌneɪt
MER-uh-nayt
mˈæɹɪnˌeɪt
MAR-in-ayt
Definition
To soak food, usually meat or vegetables, in a flavored liquid (marinade) for some time before cooking, to add flavor and make it more tender.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛɹəˌneɪt
British English
mˈæɹɪnˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MER-uh-nayt
UK
MAR-in-ayt
Listen in Context
Please marinate the chicken before we cook it.
It is important to marinate beef for at least an hour.
We will marinate the vegetables in lemon juice.
I usually marinate my steak overnight for extra flavor.