How to Pronounce "ventilation"
word
/ˌvɛnəˈɫeɪʃən/
ven-uh-LAY-shuhn
/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/
ven-ti-LAY-shuhn
Definition
The process of allowing fresh air to enter and circulate in a space, or a system that replaces stale air with fresh air.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌvɛnəˈɫeɪʃən/
British English
/vˌɛntɪlˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ven-uh-LAY-shuhn
UK
ven-ti-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Open the window for better ventilation.
The office has a modern ventilation system.
Without proper ventilation, this room feels really stuffy.
Hospitals rely on effective ventilation to keep patients safe.