Como Pronunciar "authority"
word
/əˈθɔɹəti/
uh-THAW-ruh-dee
/ɐθˈɒɹɪtˌi/
uh-THO-ri-tee
Definição
Authority is the power or right to control, decide, or give orders. It can also mean a person or organization with official power, or someone widely respected as an expert in a subject.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/əˈθɔɹəti/
Inglês Britânico
/ɐθˈɒɹɪtˌi/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
uh-THAW-ruh-dee
UK
uh-THO-ri-tee
Ouça em Contexto
The teacher has authority in the classroom.
You do not have the authority to open this office.
She is an authority on climate science.
I need my manager's approval—I'm not the one with the authority to sign this.