How to Pronounce "commemorate"
word
kəˈmɛmɝˌeɪt
kuh-MEM-er-ayt
kəmˈɛməɹˌeɪt
kuh-MEM-uh-rayt
Definition
To remember and honor a person, event, or achievement, often by holding a ceremony or creating a memorial.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈmɛmɝˌeɪt
British English
kəmˈɛməɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MEM-er-ayt
UK
kuh-MEM-uh-rayt
Listen in Context
Every year, we commemorate Independence Day with a parade.
They built a statue to commemorate the hero.
The ceremony was held to commemorate the victims of the war.
A special coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary.