How to Pronounce "lectured"
word
ˈɫɛktʃɝd
LEK-cherd
lˈɛktʃəd
LEK-chuhd
Definition
To deliver a formal talk, lesson, or presentation to an audience, often in an educational setting. It can also mean to criticize or scold someone at length in a serious way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛktʃɝd
British English
lˈɛktʃəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEK-cherd
UK
LEK-chuhd
Listen in Context
The professor lectured about space travel.
She lectured us on the importance of honesty.
My mother lectured me for coming home late.
He lectured at several universities last year.