How to Pronounce "resignation"
word
/ˌɹɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/
rez-ig-NAY-shuhn
/ɹɪzɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
rez-ig-NAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of leaving a job or position by choice; it can also mean calmly accepting something unpleasant that cannot be changed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/
British English
/ɹɪzɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rez-ig-NAY-shuhn
UK
rez-ig-NAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
I handed in my resignation yesterday.
Her resignation surprised everyone at the office.
The boss accepted his resignation immediately.
She sighed with resignation and agreed to help.