How to Pronounce "elimination"
word
/ɪˌɫɪməˈneɪʃən/
ih-LIM-uh-NAY-shuhn
/ɪlˌɪmɪnˈeɪʃən/
ih-LIM-in-AY-shuhn
Definition
The act of removing or getting rid of something or someone. It can also mean a process in competitions where people or teams are removed until only the winner remains.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪˌɫɪməˈneɪʃən/
British English
/ɪlˌɪmɪnˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LIM-uh-NAY-shuhn
UK
ih-LIM-in-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The elimination of polio is a global goal.
One team faced elimination from the tournament.
The elimination of waste is important for health.
Sudden elimination from the show surprised the contestants.