How to Pronounce "representation"
word
/ˌɹɛpɹəzɛnˈteɪʃən/
rep-ri-zen-TAY-shuhn
/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən/
rep-ri-zen-TAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of standing in for someone or something, or showing something through a symbol, image, or example. It can also mean the way something is presented or shown.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹɛpɹəzɛnˈteɪʃən/
British English
/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rep-ri-zen-TAY-shuhn
UK
rep-ri-zen-TAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Each country has representation at the United Nations.
The drawing is a representation of a cat.
He spoke about the lack of representation for young people.
In movies, accurate representation of different cultures is important.