How to Pronounce "berate"
word
bɪˈɹeɪt
bih-RAYT
bɪɹˈeɪt
bi-RAYT
Definition
To speak angrily or criticize someone very strongly because of something they have done wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɹeɪt
British English
bɪɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-RAYT
UK
bi-RAYT
Listen in Context
The teacher berated the students for being late.
His boss berated him in front of everyone.
She berated her son for not doing his homework.
I didn't expect my friend to berate me over such a small mistake.