How to Pronounce "motion"
word
/ˈmoʊʃən/
MOH-shuhn
/mˈəʊʃən/
MOH-shuhn
Definition
Motion is movement or the act of moving. It can also mean a formal proposal in a meeting or court, asking people to consider or decide something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmoʊʃən/
British English
/mˈəʊʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOH-shuhn
UK
MOH-shuhn
Listen in Context
The wheels are in motion now.
The sudden motion made the baby cry.
She made a motion to end the meeting.
Once the project is in motion, it should be easier to manage.