How to Pronounce "acceleration"
word
ˌækˌsɛɫɝˈeɪʃən
ak-SEL-uh-RAY-shun
ɐksˌɛləɹˈeɪʃən
ak-sel-uh-RAY-shun
Definition
Acceleration is the process of something getting faster or the rate at which speed increases. In physics, it means how quickly the speed of something changes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌækˌsɛɫɝˈeɪʃən
British English
ɐksˌɛləɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-SEL-uh-RAY-shun
UK
ak-sel-uh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The car's acceleration is very fast.
Physics students learn about acceleration in class.
Sudden acceleration can make you feel dizzy.
They're working on improving the acceleration of electric bikes.