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.