How to Pronounce "corporation"
word
/ˌkɔɹpɝˈeɪʃən/
kor-pur-AY-shuhn
/kˌɔːpəɹˈeɪʃən/
kaw-puh-RAY-shuhn
Definition
A corporation is a large company or business organization that is recognized by law as a separate legal entity. It can own property, make contracts, and be responsible for debts apart from the people who run it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɔɹpɝˈeɪʃən/
British English
/kˌɔːpəɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kor-pur-AY-shuhn
UK
kaw-puh-RAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
She works for a large corporation in the city.
The corporation opened a new office last year.
A corporation can own buildings and land.
After the merger, the corporation cut jobs in several departments.