How to Pronounce "reprimand for"
expression
ˈɹɛpɹəˌmænd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
REH-pruh-mand for
ɹˈɛpɹɪmˌɑːnd/ /fˈɔː
reh-PRIM-ahnd faw
Definition
To formally or severely tell someone they have done something wrong, usually specifying the reason or behavior that caused it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛpɹəˌmænd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɹˈɛpɹɪmˌɑːnd/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REH-pruh-mand for
UK
reh-PRIM-ahnd faw
Listen in Context
The teacher reprimanded Tom for talking in class.
He was reprimanded for being late to work.
You may be reprimanded for not wearing your uniform.
She got reprimanded for checking her phone during the meeting.