How to Pronounce "supplication"
word
sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən
suh-pli-KAY-shun
sˌʌplɪkˈeɪʃən
sup-li-KAY-shun
Definition
A formal, humble, and earnest request made to someone in power or to a deity, often as a prayer or plea.
IPA Transcription
American English
sʌplɪˈkeɪʃən
British English
sˌʌplɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-pli-KAY-shun
UK
sup-li-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
He knelt in supplication before the king.
She whispered a quiet supplication before sleeping.
The people's supplication was for peace in their country.
He raised his hands in supplication during the ceremony.