How to Pronounce "flagellation"
word
ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən
flaj-uh-LAY-shuhn
flˌædʒɪlˈeɪʃən
flaj-ih-LAY-shuhn
Definition
Flagellation is the act of whipping or beating someone, often as a punishment or religious practice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən
British English
flˌædʒɪlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
flaj-uh-LAY-shuhn
UK
flaj-ih-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
During the Middle Ages, flagellation was sometimes used as punishment.
Some religious groups practiced flagellation as a ritual.
The teacher explained the meaning of flagellation to the class.
People once believed flagellation could cleanse the soul of sins.