How to Pronounce "restoration"
word
ˌɹɛstɝˈeɪʃən
res-ter-AY-shun
ɹˌɛstəɹˈeɪʃən
res-tuh-RAY-shun
Definition
The act of returning something to its original condition, or the process of repairing, renewing, or bringing something back to its earlier state.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛstɝˈeɪʃən
British English
ɹˌɛstəɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
res-ter-AY-shun
UK
res-tuh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The restoration of the old painting took several months.
The castle is closed for restoration.
Environmental restoration helps recover damaged forests.
Thanks to the restoration, the ancient temple looks new again.