How to Pronounce "triangulation"
word
tɹaɪˌæŋɡjuˈɫeɪʃən
try-ANG-gyoo-LAY-shun
tɹaɪˈænɡjʊlˈeɪʃən
try-ANG-gyuh-LAY-shun
Definition
Triangulation is a method of figuring out a location, position, or measurement by using the angles and distances of triangles. It can also mean comparing information from different sources to get a more accurate answer.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɹaɪˌæŋɡjuˈɫeɪʃən
British English
tɹaɪˈænɡjʊlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
try-ANG-gyoo-LAY-shun
UK
try-ANG-gyuh-LAY-shun
Listen in Context
Surveyors use triangulation to measure distances accurately.
The scientist applied triangulation in her research for better results.
GPS devices use triangulation from satellites to find your location.
They used triangulation from three points to rescue the lost hikers.