How to Pronounce "incinerate"
word
ˌɪnˈsɪnɝˌeɪt
in-SIN-er-ayt
ɪnsˈɪnəɹˌeɪt
in-SIN-uh-rayt
Definition
To burn something completely, typically until only ash remains, often in a special furnace.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsɪnɝˌeɪt
British English
ɪnsˈɪnəɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SIN-er-ayt
UK
in-SIN-uh-rayt
Listen in Context
Factories often incinerate their waste to reduce its volume.
Hospitals incinerate medical supplies after use.
The old documents were incinerated to prevent leaks.
If you incinerate plastic, it can release harmful chemicals into the air.