How to Pronounce "cremate"
word
ˈkɹimeɪt
KREE-mayt
kɹɪmˈeɪt
kri-MAYT
Definition
To burn a dead body until only ashes remain, usually as part of funeral customs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹimeɪt
British English
kɹɪmˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KREE-mayt
UK
kri-MAYT
Listen in Context
They decided to cremate her after the funeral.
Some people prefer to cremate their loved ones.
It is common to cremate bodies in some cultures.
After her father passed away, the family chose to have him cremated.