How to Pronounce "motivations"
word
ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃənz
moh-tuh-VAY-shunz
mˌəʊtɪvˈeɪʃənz
moh-tiv-AY-shunz
Definition
The reasons or desires that cause someone to act or behave in a certain way; what drives someone to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃənz
British English
mˌəʊtɪvˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
moh-tuh-VAY-shunz
UK
moh-tiv-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
People can have different motivations for learning a new language.
Her motivations for volunteering are very strong.
The teacher asked about the students' motivations for choosing this project.
I always try to understand my team's motivations before assigning tasks.