How to Pronounce "delegation"
word
/ˌdɛɫəˈɡeɪʃən/
del-uh-GAY-shun
/dˌɛlɪɡˈeɪʃən/
del-ih-GAY-shun
Definition
Delegation means a group of people chosen to represent others, especially at meetings or events. It can also refer to the act of giving someone else authority or tasks to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɛɫəˈɡeɪʃən/
British English
/dˌɛlɪɡˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
del-uh-GAY-shun
UK
del-ih-GAY-shun
Listen in Context
Our school sent a delegation to the science fair.
The manager believes in delegation to improve teamwork.
A delegation from Japan visited our company last week.
Good leaders practice effective delegation instead of trying to do everything themselves.