How to Pronounce "laureate"
word
ˈɫɔɹiət
LAWR-ee-uht
lˈɔːɹiːt
LAW-ree-it
Definition
A person who has received a very important award or honor, especially in the arts, sciences, or literature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔɹiət
British English
lˈɔːɹiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWR-ee-uht
UK
LAW-ree-it
Listen in Context
She is a Nobel laureate in physics.
The museum honored the laureate with an exhibition.
Our guest speaker is a poetry laureate.
Winning the prize was a dream come true for the young laureate.