How to Pronounce "gesticulate"
word
dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt
je-STIK-yuh-layt
dʒɛstˈɪkjʊlˌeɪt
je-STIK-yuh-layt
Definition
To move your hands and arms in an expressive way, especially when talking, to help communicate or emphasize what you mean.
IPA Transcription
American English
dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt
British English
dʒɛstˈɪkjʊlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
je-STIK-yuh-layt
UK
je-STIK-yuh-layt
Listen in Context
When he explains something, he always gesticulates with his hands.
The teacher gesticulated to get the children’s attention.
Please don’t gesticulate while driving.
He tends to gesticulate wildly when he gets excited about something.