How to Pronounce "observation"
word
/ˌɑbzɝˈveɪʃən/
ahb-zur-VAY-shuhn
/ɒbzəvˈeɪʃən/
ob-zuh-VAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of watching something carefully in order to notice facts or changes. It can also mean a comment or remark about something you have noticed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɑbzɝˈveɪʃən/
British English
/ɒbzəvˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahb-zur-VAY-shuhn
UK
ob-zuh-VAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The doctor kept the patient under observation overnight.
Her observation of birds helped her learn their habits.
He made an interesting observation about the painting.
Just from one observation, she knew something was wrong.