How to Pronounce "duration"
word
/ˈdʊˈɹeɪʃən/
doo-RAY-shun
/djɔːɹˈeɪʃən/
dyaw-RAY-shun
Definition
The amount of time that something lasts or continues. It refers specifically to the length of time from beginning to end.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʊˈɹeɪʃən/
British English
/djɔːɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
doo-RAY-shun
UK
dyaw-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The movie's duration is two hours.
Please stay seated for the duration of the show.
The duration of the meeting will be one hour.
Is there a maximum duration for parking here?