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
US
awg-men-TAY-shun
UK
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.