How to Pronounce "lecture about"
expression
ˈɫɛktʃɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
LEK-chur uh-BOWT
lˈɛktʃɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
lek-CHUH uh-BOWT
Definition
To give a speech or formal talk about a topic, or to criticize or scold someone by speaking to them for a long time about what they did wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛktʃɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
lˈɛktʃɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEK-chur uh-BOWT
UK
lek-CHUH uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
The teacher will lecture about the environment tomorrow.
My mom always lectures about cleaning my room.
Dr. Lee will lecture about healthy eating habits.
Please don't lecture about my grades again—I've heard it a million times.