How to Pronounce "inoculation"
word
ˌɪˌnɑkjəˈɫeɪʃən
i-NAH-kyuh-LAY-shun
ɪnˌɒkjʊlˈeɪʃən
in-OK-yuh-LAY-shun
Definition
Inoculation is the act of putting a vaccine or a small amount of a disease into a person's body to help them build protection against that disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˌnɑkjəˈɫeɪʃən
British English
ɪnˌɒkjʊlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-NAH-kyuh-LAY-shun
UK
in-OK-yuh-LAY-shun
Listen in Context
The inoculation helped prevent the spread of the disease.
Children often receive their first inoculation as babies.
The doctor explained the benefits of inoculation against the flu.
After my inoculation, I felt tired for a day, but it's worth it for the protection.