How to Pronounce "authorise"
word
ˈɔːθəˌraɪz
AW-thuh-rahyz
ˈɔːθɔːɹˌaɪz
AW-thaw-ryze
Definition
To give official permission for something, or to approve someone to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔːθəˌraɪz
British English
ˈɔːθɔːɹˌaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-thuh-rahyz
UK
AW-thaw-ryze
Listen in Context
The manager authorises all payments.
You must be authorised to enter this area.
My parents authorised my school trip.
Can you authorise this purchase for me?