How to Pronounce "population"
word
/ˌpɑpjəˈɫeɪʃən/
pahp-yuh-LAY-shuhn
/pˌɒpjʊlˈeɪʃən/
pop-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Definition
The population is the number of people living in a particular place, such as a city or country. It can also mean all the people or animals of a certain group in an area.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɑpjəˈɫeɪʃən/
British English
/pˌɒpjʊlˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pahp-yuh-LAY-shuhn
UK
pop-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The population of the town is about 20,000.
The city's population is growing fast.
This island has a small bird population.
An aging population is putting pressure on the healthcare system.