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How to pronounce 'definition' in American English

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Pronunciation of "definition"

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Simple pronunciation
deh-fuh-nih-shn
IPA transcription
/ˌdɛ.fəˈnɪ.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
1,828th

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What does "definition" mean?

  1. a clear explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase

Examples of "definition" in a sentence

  • I need to look up the definition.
  • What's the official definition?
  • Can you explain the definition to me?

How common is "definition"?

Definition is the 1,828th most common word in English.

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