How to Pronounce "reservations"
word
/ˌɹɛzɝˈveɪʃənz/
rez-ur-VAY-shuhnz
/ɹˌɛzəvˈeɪʃənz/
rez-uh-VAY-shuhnz
Definition
A reservation is an arrangement to keep a seat, room, table, or ticket for someone to use later. It can also mean a feeling of doubt or hesitation about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹɛzɝˈveɪʃənz/
British English
/ɹˌɛzəvˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rez-ur-VAY-shuhnz
UK
rez-uh-VAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
We made reservations for two rooms at the hotel.
Do you have any dinner reservations tonight?
I have some reservations about this plan.
I called the restaurant, but they said our reservations weren't in the system.