How to Pronounce "auctioned"
word
ˈɔkʃənd
AWK-shənd
ˈɔːkʃənd
AWK-shənd
Definition
Sold something in a public sale where people offer bigger and bigger amounts of money, and the item goes to the highest bidder.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔkʃənd
British English
ˈɔːkʃənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWK-shənd
UK
AWK-shənd
Listen in Context
The painting was auctioned last week.
His old car was auctioned to raise money.
Many antiques were auctioned at the event.
The house was auctioned off after the owner moved abroad.