How to Pronounce "imitate"
word
/ˈɪməˌteɪt/
IM-uh-tayt
/ˈɪmɪtˌeɪt/
IM-i-tayt
Definition
To copy the way someone or something acts, speaks, or looks, often to learn, entertain, or mock.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪməˌteɪt/
British English
/ˈɪmɪtˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-uh-tayt
UK
IM-i-tayt
Listen in Context
Children like to imitate animals.
He tried to imitate his teacher's handwriting.
Monkeys sometimes imitate people.
Don’t just imitate my answers—try to think for yourself.