How to Pronounce "mummification"
word
ˌməmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
muhm-uh-fi-KAY-shun
mˌʌmɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
mum-uh-fi-KAY-shun
Definition
The process of preserving a dead body by drying it out and treating it with chemicals or other methods, often practiced in ancient Egypt and some other cultures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌməmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
British English
mˌʌmɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muhm-uh-fi-KAY-shun
UK
mum-uh-fi-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
Mummification was an important process in ancient Egypt.
Many cultures have practiced mummification for religious reasons.
Modern science studies the effects of mummification on bodies.
The secrets of ancient mummification have fascinated historians for centuries.