How to Pronounce "excommunicate"
word
ˌɛkskəmˈjunəˌkeɪt
eks-kuh-MYOO-nuh-kayt
ɛkskəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪt
eks-kuh-myoo-NIK-ayt
Definition
To officially remove someone from membership in a religious community, especially the Christian Church, so that they cannot participate in its activities or sacraments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛkskəmˈjunəˌkeɪt
British English
ɛkskəmjˈuːnɪkˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eks-kuh-MYOO-nuh-kayt
UK
eks-kuh-myoo-NIK-ayt
Listen in Context
The church decided to excommunicate the priest after his actions.
If someone is excommunicated, they cannot receive communion.
Some old laws allowed leaders to excommunicate people who broke the rules.
He feared the church might excommunicate him for his controversial beliefs.