How to Pronounce "deportation"
word
ˌdipɔɹˈteɪʃən
dee-por-TAY-shuhn
dɪpɔːtˈeɪʃən
di-pawt-AY-shuhn
Definition
Deportation is the official process of forcing someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken immigration laws or do not have permission to stay.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdipɔɹˈteɪʃən
British English
dɪpɔːtˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-por-TAY-shuhn
UK
di-pawt-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The government ordered the deportation of the illegal workers.
She fears deportation because her visa expired.
Deportation can separate families for many years.
Facing deportation, he tried to find legal help as quickly as possible.