How to Pronounce “imitation

word

/ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
im-i-TAY-shuhn
/ˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃən/
im-i-TAY-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/

British English

/ˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

im-i-TAY-shuhn

UK

im-i-TAY-shuhn

Listen in Context

This cheese is just an imitation; it's not real.

Her imitation of her teacher’s voice made everyone laugh.

He bought an imitation leather jacket to save money.

Good imitation can be hard to tell from the real thing.