ought to

Questions

What does ought to mean?

Indicating duty or obligation.

How to pronounce ought to

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ought to”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ought to”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ought to” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.