How to Pronounce "assassinations"
word
əˌsæsəˈneɪʃənz
uh-SASS-uh-NAY-shunz
ɐsˌæsɪnˈeɪʃənz
uh-SASS-in-AY-shunz
Definition
Deliberate killings of important or famous people, often for political reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌsæsəˈneɪʃənz
British English
ɐsˌæsɪnˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SASS-uh-NAY-shunz
UK
uh-SASS-in-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
The assassinations shocked the entire country.
There have been several high-profile assassinations in recent years.
Leaders around the world condemned the assassinations.
The movie is based on real-life assassinations that changed history.