How to Pronounce "delegate"
word
/ˈdɛɫəˌɡeɪt/, /ˈdɛɫəɡət/
DEL-uh-gate, DEL-uh-gut
/ˈdelɪɡeɪt/
DEL-i-gate
Definition
To give responsibility or tasks to another person, usually someone under your authority. It can also mean a person chosen to represent others, especially at a meeting or conference.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛɫəˌɡeɪt/, /ˈdɛɫəɡət/
British English
/ˈdelɪɡeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEL-uh-gate, DEL-uh-gut
UK
DEL-i-gate
Listen in Context
I will delegate this job to you.
He is a delegate from France.
Did you delegate the tasks to everyone?
It's important to delegate so you don't get overwhelmed at work.