How to Pronounce "alterations"
word
ˌɔɫtɝˈeɪʃənz
awl-ter-AY-shunz
ˌɒltəɹˈeɪʃənz
ol-tuh-RAY-shunz
Definition
Alterations are changes made to something to improve it or make it different, often used for small changes to clothing for a better fit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɔɫtɝˈeɪʃənz
British English
ˌɒltəɹˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
awl-ter-AY-shunz
UK
ol-tuh-RAY-shunz
Listen in Context
The dress needed some alterations to fit her perfectly.
We made several alterations to the plan after the meeting.
He took his trousers for alterations because they were too long.
After a couple of quick alterations, the suit looked brand new.