How to Pronounce "institution"
word
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/
in-sti-TOO-shuhn
/ˌɪnstɪtjˈuːʃən/
in-sti-TYOO-shuhn
Definition
An institution is a large and important organization such as a university, bank, hospital, or government body. It can also mean a long-established system, practice, or part of society that people recognize and depend on.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/
British English
/ˌɪnstɪtjˈuːʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-sti-TOO-shuhn
UK
in-sti-TYOO-shuhn
Listen in Context
She works for a large financial institution.
The university is one of the oldest institutions in the city.
Marriage is an important social institution in many countries.
People still trust that institution, even after the scandal.