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How to pronounce 'population' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "population" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "population"

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Simple pronunciation
pah-pyuh-lay-shn
IPA transcription
/ˌpʰɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
1,261st

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What does "population" mean?

  1. the total number of people who live in a particular area

Examples of "population" in a sentence

  • The city has a large population.
  • The population of the town is growing.
  • The government tracks population trends.

How common is "population"?

Population is the 1,261st most common word in English.

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