How to Pronounce "pontificate on"
expression
pɑnˈtɪfəˌkeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
pahn-TIF-uh-kayt on
pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ /ˈɒn
pon-TIF-uh-kuht on
Definition
To speak or express opinions about something in a way that shows you think you are always right and more important than others.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɑnˈtɪfəˌkeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pahn-TIF-uh-kayt on
UK
pon-TIF-uh-kuht on
Listen in Context
He likes to pontificate on history even though he's not an expert.
Please don't pontificate on things you don't know about.
She tends to pontificate on health issues at every meeting.
I wish he wouldn't pontificate on politics all the time—it's exhausting.