How to Pronounce "officiate"
word
əˈfɪʃiˌeɪt
uh-FISH-ee-ate
əfˈɪʃɪˌeɪt
uh-FISH-ih-ate
Definition
To act as an official in charge of a ceremony or event, such as leading a wedding or serving as a referee in a sports match.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɪʃiˌeɪt
British English
əfˈɪʃɪˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FISH-ee-ate
UK
uh-FISH-ih-ate
Listen in Context
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
He was chosen to officiate at the soccer game.
Only a judge can officiate a legal marriage.
My aunt was honored to officiate her friend's wedding.