How to Pronounce "abdicate"
word
ˈæbdəˌkeɪt
AB-duh-kayt
ˈæbdɪkˌeɪt
AB-dih-kayt
Definition
To formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a king or queen leaving the throne.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæbdəˌkeɪt
British English
ˈæbdɪkˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-duh-kayt
UK
AB-dih-kayt
Listen in Context
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
If you abdicate your responsibility, someone else must take over.
A queen can abdicate for personal reasons.
He refused to abdicate his role as team leader, even when things got tough.