How to Pronounce "liquidation"
word
ˌɫɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən
li-kwuh-DAY-shuhn
lˌɪkwɪdˈeɪʃən
li-kwid-AY-shuhn
Definition
The process of bringing a business to an end and selling its assets to pay off debts, or turning assets into cash. Sometimes used more generally for the act of eliminating something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɫɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən
British English
lˌɪkwɪdˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
li-kwuh-DAY-shuhn
UK
li-kwid-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The company announced its liquidation last week.
After liquidation, all assets were sold to pay creditors.
They are facing liquidation because of financial problems.
The store is having a liquidation sale before closing for good.