How to Pronounce "congratulate"
word
/kənˈɡɹætʃəˌɫeɪt/
kuhn-GRACH-uh-layt
/kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˌeɪt/
kuhn-GRACH-uu-layt
Definition
To tell someone that you are happy about their success, good news, or special achievement. It is used when you want to praise or celebrate something positive that happened to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈɡɹætʃəˌɫeɪt/
British English
/kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-GRACH-uh-layt
UK
kuhn-GRACH-uu-layt
Listen in Context
She congratulated her friend on the exam result.
I want to congratulate you on your new job.
Please congratulate your sister for me.
Everyone came over to congratulate him after the announcement.