How to Pronounce "dispensation"
word
ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən
dis-pən-SAY-shən
dɪspɪnsˈeɪʃən
dis-pin-SAY-shən
Definition
A dispensation is official permission to not follow a rule or law, or the act of giving such an exception. It can also refer to a system or order, especially of government or religion, during a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən
British English
dɪspɪnsˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-pən-SAY-shən
UK
dis-pin-SAY-shən
Listen in Context
He received a special dispensation to leave work early.
A religious leader can grant a dispensation from fasting.
The king issued a dispensation for the new law.
She sought a dispensation so she could get married during Lent.