How to Pronounce Cremate

To pronounce "cremate", say CREM-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kɹəˈmeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kɹəˈmeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cremate”

"cremate" has 3 syllables: crem-at-e.

What does cremate mean?

verb

  1. To burn something to ashes.
  2. To incinerate a dead body (as an alternative to burial).

Related words

incinerateburnimmolatecalcinemicroincinerateunburncinder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cremate"?▾

"Cremate" has 3 syllables: crem · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cremate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cremate" is /kɹəˈmeɪt/.

What does "cremate" mean?▾

Cremate: To burn something to ashes.

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