How to Pronounce "imitates"
word
ˈɪməˌteɪts
IM-uh-tayts
ˈɪmɪtˌeɪts
IM-i-tayts
Definition
To copy the actions, appearance, or speech of someone or something, often to try to be like them or for fun.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪməˌteɪts
British English
ˈɪmɪtˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-uh-tayts
UK
IM-i-tayts
Listen in Context
The baby imitates his mother's voice.
He imitates animal sounds for fun.
She imitates her teacher's way of talking.
My little brother always imitates everything I do.