How to Pronounce "berating"
word
bɪˈɹeɪtɪŋ
bih-RAY-ting
bɪɹˈeɪtɪŋ
bih-RAY-ting
Definition
Speaking to someone angrily or harshly to criticize or blame them, usually at length.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɹeɪtɪŋ
British English
bɪɹˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-RAY-ting
UK
bih-RAY-ting
Listen in Context
The teacher was berating the student for being late.
He was berating himself for making a mistake at work.
Her mother was berating her for not cleaning her room.
My boss spent ten minutes berating me in front of the whole team.