How to Pronounce "assassination"
word
/əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
uh-sas-uh-NAY-shuhn
/ɐsˌæsɪnˈeɪʃən/
uh-sas-uh-NAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of killing a famous or important person, usually for political reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
British English
/ɐsˌæsɪnˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-sas-uh-NAY-shuhn
UK
uh-sas-uh-NAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The assassination shocked the entire nation.
Many books have been written about the assassination of the president.
The police are still investigating the assassination.
After the assassination, security was increased around government officials.