How to Pronounce "deliberate on"
expression
dɪˈɫɪbɝˌeɪt/, /dɪˈɫɪbɝət/, /dɪˈɫɪbɹət/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
dih-LIB-uh-rayt on, dih-LIB-er-it on
dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj., v.), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (v.) /ˈɒn
dih-LIB-uh-rayt on, dih-LIB-er-it on
Definition
To think about or discuss something carefully and seriously, usually before making an important decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈɫɪbɝˌeɪt/, /dɪˈɫɪbɝət/, /dɪˈɫɪbɹət/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj., v.), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (v.) /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dih-LIB-uh-rayt on, dih-LIB-er-it on
UK
dih-LIB-uh-rayt on, dih-LIB-er-it on
Listen in Context
The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow.
We need to deliberate on the best course of action.
They deliberated on the new policy for several hours.
The board is still deliberating on whether to approve the merger.