How to Pronounce "appropriation"
word
əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən
uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn
ɐpɹˌəʊpɹɪˈeɪʃən
uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn
Definition
Taking something for one's own use, often without permission. It can also mean the act of officially setting aside money for a specific purpose, especially by a government.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən
British English
ɐpɹˌəʊpɹɪˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn
UK
uh-PROH-pree-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The museum displayed art taken through appropriation during colonial times.
There was an appropriation of $1 million for the new park.
The artist was criticized for the appropriation of indigenous symbols.
Many debate whether appropriation of cultural dress is respectful or offensive.