How to Pronounce "habituate"
word
həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt
huh-BITCH-oo-ayt
hˈæbɪtʃˌuːeɪt
huh-BITCH-oo-ait
Definition
To make someone or something get used to a situation, environment, or habit, so it feels normal or familiar.
IPA Transcription
American English
həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt
British English
hˈæbɪtʃˌuːeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
huh-BITCH-oo-ayt
UK
huh-BITCH-oo-ait
Listen in Context
You can habituate yourself to getting up early.
Loud sounds can habituate animals over time.
Teachers try to habituate students to regular study.
After a few weeks, your body will habituate to the cooler temperature.