How to Pronounce "sentence to"
expression
ˈsɛntəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SEN-ten(t)s tuh / too / ti
sˈɛntəns/ /tˈuː
sen-TEN(t)s too
Definition
To officially declare the punishment that someone must receive for a crime, usually in a court of law.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛntəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
sˈɛntəns/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-ten(t)s tuh / too / ti
UK
sen-TEN(t)s too
Listen in Context
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison.
She was sentenced to death for her crime.
They were sentenced to community service.
He was sentenced to life behind bars, so he'll never get out.