How to Pronounce "burn at the stake"
expression
BURN at thuh STAKE
BURN at thuh STAKE
Definition
To be executed by being tied to a post and burned with fire, historically used as a punishment for certain crimes. It is also used figuratively to mean harsh public criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɝn/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsteɪk
British English
bˈɜːn/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BURN at thuh STAKE
UK
BURN at thuh STAKE
Listen in Context
In the past, people were sometimes burned at the stake for their beliefs.
Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431.
The king ordered his enemy to be burned at the stake.
Whenever I make a mistake at work, I feel like I'm being burned at the stake.