How to Pronounce "immigration"
word
/ˌɪməˈɡɹeɪʃən/
im-uh-GRAY-shuhn
/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
im-i-GRAY-shuhn
Definition
The process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. Also refers to the government department or checkpoint that controls who enters a country.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪməˈɡɹeɪʃən/
British English
/ˌɪmɪɡɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-uh-GRAY-shuhn
UK
im-i-GRAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Immigration has shaped the culture of many countries.
We had to wait in line at immigration for over an hour.
The country tightened its immigration laws last year.
My grandparents' immigration story is one of courage and sacrifice.