How to Pronounce "irrigate"
word
ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt
IHR-uh-gayt
ˈɪɹɪɡˌeɪt
IHR-ih-gayt
Definition
To supply land or crops with water, usually through special systems, to help plants grow when there isn't enough rain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt
British English
ˈɪɹɪɡˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IHR-uh-gayt
UK
IHR-ih-gayt
Listen in Context
Farmers irrigate their fields to help crops grow.
We need to irrigate the garden during dry seasons.
Modern systems make it easier to irrigate large areas.
If you don't irrigate regularly, your plants might dry out in summer.