How to Pronounce "educates"
word
ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪts/, /ˈɛdʒjəˌkeɪts/, /ˈɛdʒjuˌkeɪts/, /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪts
EHJ-uh-kayts
ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪts
EHJ-yoo-kayts
Definition
To teach someone or help them to learn, especially in a formal setting like a school or through giving knowledge about a subject.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪts/, /ˈɛdʒjəˌkeɪts/, /ˈɛdʒjuˌkeɪts/, /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪts
British English
ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EHJ-uh-kayts
UK
EHJ-yoo-kayts
Listen in Context
The teacher educates her students every day.
This program educates people about health and nutrition.
She educates her children at home.
The museum really educates visitors through interactive exhibits.