How to Pronounce "graduations"
word
ˌɡɹædʒəˈweɪʃənz/, /ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃənz
grad-joo-AY-shunz
ɡɹˌædjuːˈeɪʃənz
grad-yoo-AY-shunz
Definition
Graduations are events where people receive their diplomas or degrees after finishing a study program. It often refers to the ceremonies at the end of high school or university.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɡɹædʒəˈweɪʃənz/, /ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃənz
British English
ɡɹˌædjuːˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
grad-joo-AY-shunz
UK
grad-yoo-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
There are several graduations in June at our school.
Many families attend their children's graduations.
Photos from our graduations are on the wall.
I've been to three graduations in the past two weeks—busy season!