How to Pronounce "incarnate"
word
ˌɪnˈkɑɹˌneɪt/, /ˌɪnˈkɑɹnət
in-KAR-nayt, in-KAR-nuht
ɪnkˈɑːneɪt
in-KAH-nayt
Definition
To have a physical form, or to represent a quality or idea in a visible, living way. Often used to describe someone or something that perfectly embodies a certain trait.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈkɑɹˌneɪt/, /ˌɪnˈkɑɹnət
British English
ɪnkˈɑːneɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KAR-nayt, in-KAR-nuht
UK
in-KAH-nayt
Listen in Context
Many saw her as kindness incarnate.
The villain in the movie was evil incarnate.
He tried to incarnate the spirit of freedom in his speech.
To me, patience is incarnate in my grandmother.