How to Pronounce "ramifications"
word
ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃənz
ram-uh-fuh-KAY-shunz
ɹˌæmɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz
ram-uh-fi-KAY-shunz
Definition
The possible results or effects, especially those that are complex or unintended, that follow from an action or decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃənz
British English
ɹˌæmɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ram-uh-fuh-KAY-shunz
UK
ram-uh-fi-KAY-shunz
Listen in Context
We need to consider the ramifications of this new policy.
The doctor explained the possible ramifications of the surgery.
They didn’t expect the financial ramifications of their decision.
If you break the contract, there could be serious ramifications.