How to Pronounce "lectures"
word
/ˈɫɛktʃɝz/
LEK-churz
/lˈɛktʃəz/
LEK-chuhz
Definition
Formal talks given to an audience on a particular subject, especially in a university setting. Also means long, serious talks meant to scold or criticize someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛktʃɝz/
British English
/lˈɛktʃəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEK-churz
UK
LEK-chuhz
Listen in Context
The professor gives three lectures a week.
I don't want another one of your lectures about my spending habits.
The lectures are recorded and available online.
She lectures on medieval history at Oxford.