How to Pronounce "augmentation"

word

ˌɑɡmɛnˈteɪʃən

awg-men-TAY-shun

ˌɔːɡmɛntˈeɪʃən

awg-men-TAY-shun

Definition

Augmentation is the act of making something larger or greater, or an increase in size, amount, or quality. It can also refer to adding something extra to improve or enhance something.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌɑɡmɛnˈteɪʃən

British English

ˌɔːɡmɛntˈeɪʃən

Simplified Pronunciation

awg-men-TAY-shun

Listen in Context

The doctor suggested breast augmentation to her patient.

There has been an augmentation of staff at the hospital.

The company invested in the augmentation of its production line.

With data augmentation, our AI learns even faster.