Como Pronunciar "appropriation"

word

əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən

uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn

ɐpɹˌəʊpɹɪˈeɪʃən

uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn

Definição

Taking something for one's own use, often without permission. It can also mean the act of officially setting aside money for a specific purpose, especially by a government.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən

Inglês Britânico

ɐpɹˌəʊpɹɪˈeɪʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn

Ouça em Contexto

The museum displayed art taken through appropriation during colonial times.

There was an appropriation of $1 million for the new park.

The artist was criticized for the appropriation of indigenous symbols.

Many debate whether appropriation of cultural dress is respectful or offensive.