How to Pronounce "infestation"
word
ˌɪnˈfɛsˈteɪʃən
in-FES-TAY-shun
ɪnfɛstˈeɪʃən
in-fes-TAY-shun
Definition
A large number of unwanted insects, animals, or organisms that enter and spread in a place, often causing harm or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɛsˈteɪʃən
British English
ɪnfɛstˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FES-TAY-shun
UK
in-fes-TAY-shun
Listen in Context
The house has an infestation of ants.
Farmers worry about infestation by crop pests.
A bed bug infestation can be very hard to control.
The school had to close for a week because of a severe infestation of lice.