How to Pronounce "deputation"
word
ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən
dep-yoo-TAY-shuhn
dˌɛpjuːtˈeɪʃən
dep-yoo-TAY-shuhn
Definition
A deputation is a group of people who are sent to represent others, especially for making a request or delivering a message to someone in authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən
British English
dˌɛpjuːtˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dep-yoo-TAY-shuhn
UK
dep-yoo-TAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The workers formed a deputation to speak to management.
A deputation met the mayor to discuss the new law.
She was part of a deputation sent to the school board.
A small deputation showed up at city hall, hoping to get answers.