How to Pronounce "aviation"
word
/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
ay-vee-AY-shun
/ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃən/
ay-vi-AY-shun
Definition
The activity or business of designing, building, and flying aircraft, especially airplanes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
British English
/ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ay-vee-AY-shun
UK
ay-vi-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The aviation industry is growing fast.
She wants to work in aviation when she grows up.
Aviation has changed the world of travel.
My brother studies aviation at university and wants to become a pilot.