How to Pronounce "explorations"
word
ˈɛkspɫɔˈɹeɪʃənz/, /ˌɛkspɫɝˈeɪʃənz
ek-splor-AY-shunz
ɛksplɔːɹˈeɪʃənz
ek-splaw-RAY-shunz
Definition
The act of searching, investigating, or traveling to discover new places, ideas, or knowledge. 'Explorations' is the plural form, referring to multiple such activities or journeys.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛkspɫɔˈɹeɪʃənz/, /ˌɛkspɫɝˈeɪʃənz
British English
ɛksplɔːɹˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-splor-AY-shunz
UK
ek-splaw-RAY-shunz
Listen in Context
Early explorations of the ocean led to many new discoveries.
The book describes the explorations of ancient travelers.
Space agencies continue to plan new explorations of Mars.
Her scientific explorations pushed the boundaries of medicine.