How to Pronounce "petitioning"
word
pəˈtɪʃənɪŋ
puh-TISH-uh-ning
pətˈɪʃənɪŋ
puh-TISH-uh-ning
Definition
The act of formally requesting or appealing to an authority, usually in writing, asking for something or for a change.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈtɪʃənɪŋ
British English
pətˈɪʃənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TISH-uh-ning
UK
puh-TISH-uh-ning
Listen in Context
They are petitioning the school for better lunches.
The workers are petitioning for higher salaries.
We are petitioning the city council to fix the park.
Fans have been petitioning the studio for a sequel for years.