How to Pronounce "congratulate on"
expression
kənˈɡɹætʃəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
kuhn-GRACH-uh-layt ON
kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
kuhn-gra-CHU-layt ON
Definition
To praise or express good wishes to someone because they have achieved something or something good has happened to them.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈɡɹætʃəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-GRACH-uh-layt ON
UK
kuhn-gra-CHU-layt ON
Listen in Context
I want to congratulate you on your new job.
She congratulated him on passing the exam.
They congratulated her on the award.
Let me congratulate you on finishing the marathon—that’s a huge achievement!