How to Pronounce "discipline for"
expression
ˈdɪsəpɫən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
DIS-uh-plin for
dˈɪsɪplˌɪn/ /fˈɔː
DIS-ih-plin faw
Definition
To punish or correct someone, usually a child or subordinate, because of a specific action or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪsəpɫən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
dˈɪsɪplˌɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-uh-plin for
UK
DIS-ih-plin faw
Listen in Context
The teacher disciplined him for talking in class.
His parents disciplined him for ignoring the rules.
The company disciplined the worker for being repeatedly late.
She doesn't like to discipline her children for small mistakes.