How to Pronounce "petitions"
word
pəˈtɪʃənz
puh-TISH-uhnz
pətˈɪʃənz
puh-TISH-uhnz
Definition
Formal written requests made to an authority, often signed by many people, asking for a change or action. Can also refer to legal documents submitted to a court.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈtɪʃənz
British English
pətˈɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TISH-uhnz
UK
puh-TISH-uhnz
Listen in Context
People signed several petitions to change the law.
The court received many petitions last year.
We started two new petitions this month.
Online petitions have made it easier for people to support causes from home.