How to Pronounce "inaugurate as"
expression
ɪˈnɔɡjɝeɪt/, /ɪˈnɔɡjɝɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
in-AW-gyur-ate az
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹˌeɪt/ /ˈæs
in-AW-gyu-rayt az
Definition
To officially give someone a position or role, often with a formal ceremony, and specifically name them as holding that role.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈnɔɡjɝeɪt/, /ɪˈnɔɡjɝɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹˌeɪt/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-AW-gyur-ate az
UK
in-AW-gyu-rayt az
Listen in Context
She was inaugurated as the new university president.
The mayor was inaugurated as leader of the city today.
He was inaugurated as chairman of the board last year.
After months of campaigning, she was finally inaugurated as governor.