How to Pronounce "congestion"
word
kənˈdʒɛstʃən
kuhn-JES-chuhn
kəndʒˈɛstʃən
kuhn-JES-chuhn
Definition
A situation where something is too full, crowded, or blocked, such as heavy traffic (traffic congestion) or an excessive buildup in the body (nasal congestion).
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈdʒɛstʃən
British English
kəndʒˈɛstʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-JES-chuhn
UK
kuhn-JES-chuhn
Listen in Context
There was a lot of congestion on the highway this morning.
He stayed home because of nasal congestion.
City congestion makes it hard to get to work on time.
The festival brought so much congestion that buses couldn't get through.