How to Pronounce "inaugurate"
word
ɪˈnɔɡjɝeɪt/, /ɪˈnɔɡjɝɪt
in-AW-gyer-ayt
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹˌeɪt
in-AW-gyuh-rayt
Definition
To formally begin or open something, especially a building, event, or someone's position (like a president).
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈnɔɡjɝeɪt/, /ɪˈnɔɡjɝɪt
British English
ɪnˈɔːɡjʊɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-AW-gyer-ayt
UK
in-AW-gyuh-rayt
Listen in Context
The mayor will inaugurate the new library tomorrow.
They will inaugurate the festival with fireworks.
The president was inaugurated in a big ceremony.
She felt proud to inaugurate her first art exhibition last night.