imitate

/ˈɪmɪteɪt/

Syllables im·i·tate

Stress IM-i-tate

Phonics Breakdown

im

/ɪm/

short i

i

/ɪ/

short i

tate

/teɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to copy the actions, speech, or appearance of someone or something

Sound Reference

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im=/ɪm/(impossible) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + tate=/teɪt/(late)

Example

Children often imitate their parents’ behavior.