How to Pronounce "provoke into"
expression
pɹəˈvoʊk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
pruh-VOHK IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
pɹəvˈəʊk/ /ˈɪntʊ
pruh-VOHK IN-tu
Definition
To cause someone to do something, often something negative, by making them feel angry, upset, or challenged.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈvoʊk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
pɹəvˈəʊk/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-VOHK IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
pruh-VOHK IN-tu
Listen in Context
He tried to provoke her into arguing.
The bully provoked him into fighting.
She was provoked into quitting her job.
He kept telling lies to provoke me into losing my temper.