How to Pronounce "magnification"
word
ˌmæɡnəfəˈkeɪʃən
mag-nuh-fi-KAY-shun
mˌæɡnɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
mag-ni-fi-KAY-shun
Definition
Magnification is the process or degree of making something appear larger than its actual size, especially with lenses or microscopes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæɡnəfəˈkeɪʃən
British English
mˌæɡnɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mag-nuh-fi-KAY-shun
UK
mag-ni-fi-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
The magnification of this microscope is 1000 times.
You can adjust the magnification on the camera.
High magnification makes small objects look clearer.
At this magnification, you can see the details of a single cell.