How to Pronounce "migrate"
word
ˈmaɪˌɡɹeɪt
MY-grayt
maɪɡɹˈeɪt
my-GRAYT
Definition
To move from one place to another, usually to live or work there for a long time. It can describe people moving between countries or animals moving between regions based on season.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪˌɡɹeɪt
British English
maɪɡɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-grayt
UK
my-GRAYT
Listen in Context
Birds migrate south for the winter.
Many people migrate to cities for work.
Some fish migrate to lay their eggs.
Farmers often migrate when the land becomes dry.