How to Pronounce "exploitation"
word
ˌɛksˌpɫɔɪˈteɪʃən
eks-PLOY-TAY-shuhn
ɛksplɔɪtˈeɪʃən
eks-ploy-TAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own benefit. It can also mean making full use of resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛksˌpɫɔɪˈteɪʃən
British English
ɛksplɔɪtˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eks-PLOY-TAY-shuhn
UK
eks-ploy-TAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Child exploitation is illegal in many countries.
The exploitation of workers led to protests.
Resource exploitation can damage the environment.
Many people are fighting against the exploitation of vulnerable groups.