How to Pronounce "simulations"
word
ˌsɪmjəˈɫeɪʃənz/, /ˌsɪmjuˈɫeɪʃənz
sim-yuh-LAY-shunz
sˌɪmjʊlˈeɪʃənz
sim-yuh-LAY-shunz
Definition
Simulations are models or activities that imitate real situations to help us understand or practice something before it happens in real life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪmjəˈɫeɪʃənz/, /ˌsɪmjuˈɫeɪʃənz
British English
sˌɪmjʊlˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sim-yuh-LAY-shunz
UK
sim-yuh-LAY-shunz
Listen in Context
We used computer simulations to study the weather.
The pilot practiced landing in simulations before flying the real plane.
Students use simulations to learn about earthquakes.
Business schools often rely on simulations to teach students how to manage a company.