How to Pronounce "reservation"
word
/ˌɹɛzɝˈveɪʃən/
re-zuhr-VAY-shuhn
/ɹˌɛzəvˈeɪʃən/
re-zuh-VAY-shuhn
Definition
A reservation is an arrangement to keep something such as a seat, table, or room for someone to use later. It can also mean a feeling of doubt or hesitation about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹɛzɝˈveɪʃən/
British English
/ɹˌɛzəvˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
re-zuhr-VAY-shuhn
UK
re-zuh-VAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
I made a reservation for two at the restaurant.
Do you have a reservation under your name?
She canceled her hotel reservation yesterday.
We should make a reservation before the place gets busy.