How to Pronounce "provocation"
word
ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən
prah-vuh-KAY-shun
pɹɒvəkˈeɪʃən
prov-uh-KAY-shun
Definition
An action or remark that makes someone angry or triggers a response, often on purpose. It can also mean something that encourages or causes a reaction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən
British English
pɹɒvəkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prah-vuh-KAY-shun
UK
prov-uh-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
The boy acted in anger after the provocation.
The teacher warned against any provocation during the debate.
Her comment was seen as a provocation.
It was just a harmless joke, not a provocation.