How to Pronounce "authorities"
word
/əˈθɔɹətiz/
uh-THAW-ruh-teez
/ɐθˈɒɹɪtˌiz/
uh-THO-ri-teez
Definition
People or organizations with official power to make decisions, enforce rules, or take action. It often refers to the police, government officials, or other public bodies.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈθɔɹətiz/
British English
/ɐθˈɒɹɪtˌiz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-THAW-ruh-teez
UK
uh-THO-ri-teez
Listen in Context
The authorities closed the road after the accident.
The school called the authorities for help.
The authorities are looking into the problem.
If this keeps happening, the authorities will have to step in.