How to Pronounce "cram for an examination"
expression
KRAM for an ig-ZAM-uh-NAY-shun
kram for an eg-ZAM-in-AY-shun
Definition
To study a lot of information in a short time, usually just before an exam, often without fully understanding it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæm/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən
British English
kɹˈæm/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɐn/ /ɛɡzˌæmɪnˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAM for an ig-ZAM-uh-NAY-shun
UK
kram for an eg-ZAM-in-AY-shun
Listen in Context
I had to cram for an examination last night.
She often crams for an examination instead of studying every day.
It's not good to cram for an examination every time.
We stayed up all night to cram for an examination and barely passed.