How to Pronounce "relegate to"
expression
ˈɹɛɫəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
REL-uh-gayt too / tuh / tih
ɹˈɛlɪɡˌeɪt/ /tˈuː
REL-i-gayt too
Definition
To move someone or something to a lower position, rank, or status; often used when something is considered less important or less desirable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛɫəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɹˈɛlɪɡˌeɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REL-uh-gayt too / tuh / tih
UK
REL-i-gayt too
Listen in Context
After the manager returned, Jane was relegated to her old position.
Many tasks were relegated to the interns.
The broken toys were relegated to the storage room.
He felt frustrated after being relegated to handling only paperwork.