How to Pronounce "saturation"
word
ˌsætʃɝˈeɪʃən
sat-chur-AY-shun
sˌætʃəɹˈeɪʃən
sat-chuh-RAY-shun
Definition
Saturation is the state of something being fully soaked or filled to its limit. It is also used to describe the intensity of color, or the point at which no more can be absorbed, mixed, or added.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsætʃɝˈeɪʃən
British English
sˌætʃəɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sat-chur-AY-shun
UK
sat-chuh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The saturation of the sponge happened quickly.
This photo editor lets you change the color saturation.
The market reached its saturation point.
When there's too much advertising, people feel saturation and stop paying attention.