How to Pronounce "identification"
word
/aɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/
y-den-tuh-fuh-KAY-shuhn
/aɪdˈɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
y-den-ti-fi-KAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of recognizing or naming someone or something correctly. It can also mean an official document or proof that shows who a person is.
IPA Transcription
American English
/aɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/
British English
/aɪdˈɛntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
y-den-tuh-fuh-KAY-shuhn
UK
y-den-ti-fi-KAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The police asked for identification at the door.
Correct identification of the bird is important.
You need identification to open a bank account.
I left my wallet at home, so I don't have any identification on me.