How to Pronounce "lecture at"
expression
ˈɫɛktʃɝ/ /ˈæt
LEK-cher-at
lˈɛktʃɐ/ /ˈæt
lek-CHUH-rat
Definition
To talk to someone angrily or seriously in order to criticize or instruct them, often for something they did wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛktʃɝ/ /ˈæt
British English
lˈɛktʃɐ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEK-cher-at
UK
lek-CHUH-rat
Listen in Context
The teacher lectured at him for not doing his homework.
My mom always lectures at me about keeping my room clean.
The coach lectured at the team after they lost the game.
Don’t lecture at me—I know I made a mistake.