How to Pronounce "altercation"
word
ˌɑɫtɝˈkeɪʃən
awl-ter-KAY-shun
ˌɒltəkˈeɪʃən
ol-tuh-KAY-shun
Definition
An altercation is a heated or angry argument, usually between two or more people, and often in public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑɫtɝˈkeɪʃən
British English
ˌɒltəkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
awl-ter-KAY-shun
UK
ol-tuh-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
There was an altercation between two students in the hallway.
The police broke up the altercation quickly.
Their loud altercation drew everyone's attention.
I heard you had an altercation with your neighbor last night.