How to Pronounce "dedicates"
word
ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪts
DED-i-kayts
dˈɛdɪkˌeɪts
DED-i-kayts
Definition
To give time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose, activity, or person; to officially assign something to someone or for a cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪts
British English
dˈɛdɪkˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED-i-kayts
UK
DED-i-kayts
Listen in Context
She dedicates her weekends to volunteering at the animal shelter.
The author dedicates this book to his parents.
He dedicates an hour every day to studying English.
Maria dedicates herself to making her community better, always helping her neighbors.