How to Pronounce "accusation"
word
/ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
ak-yuh-ZAY-shuhn
/ˌækjuːzˈeɪʃən/
ak-yoo-ZAY-shuhn
Definition
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, often without proof yet. It is when a person is blamed for something, especially a crime or mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
British English
/ˌækjuːzˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-yuh-ZAY-shuhn
UK
ak-yoo-ZAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The teacher made an accusation against the student.
He denied the accusation of stealing.
The accusation turned out to be false.
It's hard to stay calm when someone makes a serious accusation against you.