How to Pronounce "ammunition"
word
/ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
am-yuh-NI-shuhn
/ˌæmjuːnˈɪʃən/
am-yoo-NI-shuhn
Definition
Ammunition is the bullets, shells, or other materials that are fired from a weapon. It can also be used figuratively to mean facts or ideas someone can use to support an argument or attack someone verbally.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
British English
/ˌæmjuːnˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-yuh-NI-shuhn
UK
am-yoo-NI-shuhn
Listen in Context
The soldiers checked their ammunition before the mission.
The police found a gun and some ammunition in the car.
We do not have enough ammunition for training today.
Don't post that online—you'll just give them more ammunition.