How to Pronounce "automation"
word
ɔtəˈmeɪʃən
aw-tuh-MAY-shun
ˌɔːtəmˈeɪʃən
aw-tuh-MAY-shun
Definition
The use of machines or technology to do tasks that were previously done by people, usually to increase efficiency and reduce human effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɔtəˈmeɪʃən
British English
ˌɔːtəmˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aw-tuh-MAY-shun
UK
aw-tuh-MAY-shun
Listen in Context
Automation reduces the need for manual labor in factories.
Many offices use automation to organize their data.
Automation makes some jobs faster and easier.
Thanks to automation, companies can produce goods around the clock.