How to pronounce macerate
American English pronunciation
MAS-uh-rayt
- IPA
- /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪt/
- Syllables
- MAS · uh · rayt (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What macerate means
To soften or break something down by soaking it
In a sentence: Grandma macerated the strawberries in sugar until they turned soft and juicy.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning to soften by soaking, and English has used it since 1534.
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