How to Pronounce "administration"
word
/ædˌmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃən/
ad-mi-ni-STRAY-shuhn
/ɐdmˌɪnɪstɹˈeɪʃən/
uhd-mi-ni-STRAY-shuhn
Definition
Administration is the work of organizing, managing, and running a business, school, government, or other institution. It can also mean the group of people in charge, especially in government or public organizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ædˌmɪnɪˈstɹeɪʃən/
British English
/ɐdmˌɪnɪstɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ad-mi-ni-STRAY-shuhn
UK
uhd-mi-ni-STRAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
She works in administration at the university.
Good administration keeps the office organized.
The new administration changed the school rules.
You should talk to administration if you want to change your class schedule.