How to Pronounce "carbonation"
word
ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪʃən
kar-buh-NAY-shun
kˌɑːbənˈeɪʃən
KAH-buhn-AY-shun
Definition
The process of adding carbon dioxide gas to a liquid, usually to make it fizzy or bubbly, as in soda or sparkling water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪʃən
British English
kˌɑːbənˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-buh-NAY-shun
UK
KAH-buhn-AY-shun
Listen in Context
I like the carbonation in sparkling water.
The carbonation makes the drink fizzy.
Too much carbonation can hurt your mouth.
Can you taste the difference in carbonation between these two sodas?