How to Pronounce "coronation"
word
/ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/
kor-uh-NAY-shuhn
/kˌɒɹənˈeɪʃən/
ko-ruh-NAY-shuhn
Definition
A coronation is a formal ceremony in which someone is officially made king or queen.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/
British English
/kˌɒɹənˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kor-uh-NAY-shuhn
UK
ko-ruh-NAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The coronation of the new king was a grand event.
People traveled far to see the coronation.
The queen wore a beautiful crown at her coronation.
Did you watch the coronation on TV last weekend?