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The correct spelling is lecture.
How to pronounce lecture
/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/
nounIPA: /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/
Say it like: Lec-che-r
The correct spelling is lecture. A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group. For example: "During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."
Usage Examples
“During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.”
“Lecture notes are online.”
“I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
- 2.(by extension) a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1) [usually at college or university]
- 3.A berating or scolding.
- 4.The act of reading.
verb
- 1.To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
- 2.To preach, to berate, to scold.
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