How to Pronounce "immolate"
word
ˈɪməˌɫeɪt
IM-uh-layt
ˈɪm.ə.leɪt
IM-uh-layt
Definition
To kill or offer someone or something as a sacrifice, especially by burning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪməˌɫeɪt
British English
ˈɪm.ə.leɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-uh-layt
UK
IM-uh-layt
Listen in Context
The ancient priests would immolate animals as offerings.
In some stories, heroes immolate themselves for a greater cause.
The ritual required him to immolate a goat.
Some activists have threatened to immolate themselves in protest.