How to Pronounce "incineration"
word
ˌɪnˈsɪnɝˌeɪʃən
in-SIN-ur-AY-shun
ɪnsˌɪnəɹˈeɪʃən
in-sin-uh-RAY-shun
Definition
Incineration is the process of burning waste or other materials at high temperatures until they turn to ash, often used for getting rid of trash or hazardous substances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsɪnɝˌeɪʃən
British English
ɪnsˌɪnəɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SIN-ur-AY-shun
UK
in-sin-uh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The city uses incineration to destroy medical waste.
Incineration reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Hazardous materials require special incineration methods.
There's been a lot of debate about building a new incineration plant near the city.