How to Pronounce "violation"
word
/vaɪəˈɫeɪʃən/
vy-uh-LAY-shuhn
/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
vy-uh-LAY-shuhn
Definition
A violation is an action that breaks a law, rule, agreement, or someone's rights. It is often used in legal, official, or formal contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/vaɪəˈɫeɪʃən/
British English
/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vy-uh-LAY-shuhn
UK
vy-uh-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Parking here is a violation of the rules.
The company paid a fine for a safety violation.
That email was a violation of my privacy.
They were reported for a serious violation of company policy.