How to Pronounce “operation”
word
/ˌɑpɝˈeɪʃən/
op-uh-RAY-shuhn
/ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃən/
op-uh-RAY-shuhn
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɑpɝˈeɪʃən/
British English
/ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
op-uh-RAY-shuhn
UK
op-uh-RAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
It was a small operation, but everyone knew their job.
The doctor will operate tomorrow.
The factory is now in operation.
The company has a large operation in Mexico.