How to Pronounce "dedicate"
word
/ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/
DED-uh-kayt
/dˈɛdɪkˌeɪt/
DED-i-kayt
Definition
To give your time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose, person, or activity. It can also mean officially naming something, like a book or building, in honor of someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/
British English
/dˈɛdɪkˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED-uh-kayt
UK
DED-i-kayt
Listen in Context
I dedicate one hour every day to studying English.
She wants to dedicate her life to helping animals.
He dedicated the book to his parents.
I'd like to dedicate this song to all my friends out there.