How to Pronounce "motivates"
word
ˈmoʊtəˌveɪts
MOH-tuh-vayts
mˈəʊtɪvˌeɪts
MOH-tiv-ayts
Definition
To give someone a reason or enthusiasm to do something; to make someone want to act.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmoʊtəˌveɪts
British English
mˈəʊtɪvˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOH-tuh-vayts
UK
MOH-tiv-ayts
Listen in Context
Her teacher always motivates her to do her best.
Money often motivates people to work harder.
What motivates you to get up early every day?
Seeing progress really motivates me to keep going.