How to Pronounce "assassinate"
word
/əˈsæsəˌneɪt/
uh-SA-suh-nayt
/ɐsˈæsɪnˌeɪt/
uh-SA-si-nayt
Definition
To murder someone important or famous, often for political or religious reasons, usually done secretly or by surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈsæsəˌneɪt/
British English
/ɐsˈæsɪnˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SA-suh-nayt
UK
uh-SA-si-nayt
Listen in Context
They tried to assassinate the president.
An enemy agent was sent to assassinate the leader.
He planned to assassinate the king during the parade.
The plot to assassinate the ambassador was discovered just in time.