How to Pronounce "procreation"
word
ˈpɹoʊkɹiˈeɪʃən
PROH-kree-AY-shuhn
pɹˌɒkɹiːˈeɪʃən
prok-ree-AY-shuhn
Definition
The act of having children or producing offspring; the process through which living beings create new life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊkɹiˈeɪʃən
British English
pɹˌɒkɹiːˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-kree-AY-shuhn
UK
prok-ree-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Procreation is important for the survival of many species.
Some people see procreation as a duty.
Animals have different ways of procreation.
Debates about the ethics of procreation are becoming more common.