How to Pronounce "ambition"
word
/æmˈbɪʃən/
am-BI-shuhn
/æmbˈɪʃən/
am-BI-shuhn
Definition
A strong desire to achieve something or to be successful, often through hard work and determination.
IPA Transcription
American English
/æmˈbɪʃən/
British English
/æmbˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-BI-shuhn
UK
am-BI-shuhn
Listen in Context
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
He has a lot of ambition.
Without ambition, people often stay in the same place.
Her ambition really drives her to work harder every day.