How to Pronounce "reprimanding"
word
ˈɹɛpɹəˌmænd
REP-ruh-man-ding
ɹˈɛpɹɪmˌɑːndɪŋ
REP-ri-MAHN-ding
Definition
Telling someone firmly that you do not approve of what they have done, usually because they have broken rules or behaved badly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛpɹəˌmænd
British English
ɹˈɛpɹɪmˌɑːndɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REP-ruh-man-ding
UK
REP-ri-MAHN-ding
Listen in Context
The teacher is reprimanding the student for being late.
My mother was reprimanding me for talking back.
The boss is reprimanding his employees for missing the deadline.
Sarah hates being reprimanded in front of her colleagues.