How to Pronounce "presentation"

word

/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/

pre-zuhn-TAY-shuhn

/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/

pre-zuhn-TAY-shuhn

Definition

A presentation is a talk in which someone gives information or explains an idea to a group of people, often with slides or visuals. It can also mean the act of showing or giving something in a formal way.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/

British English

/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

pre-zuhn-TAY-shuhn

Listen in Context

I have a presentation in class tomorrow.

Her presentation was short and clear.

We need to finish the presentation before lunch.

I spent all night working on that presentation, so I really hope it goes well.