How to Pronounce "beckon to"
expression
ˈbɛkən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BEK-uhn too, BEK-uhn tuh, BEK-uhn ti
bˈɛkən/ /tˈuː
BEK-uhn TOO
Definition
To make a gesture with your hand or head to ask someone to come over or follow you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛkən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bˈɛkən/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEK-uhn too, BEK-uhn tuh, BEK-uhn ti
UK
BEK-uhn TOO
Listen in Context
He beckoned to his friend to come over.
The teacher beckoned to the students to pay attention.
She beckoned to the waiter for the check.
The mysterious man in the corner kept beckoning to me all evening.