How to Pronounce "migrations"
word
maɪˈɡɹeɪʃənz
my-GRAY-shunz
maɪɡɹˈeɪʃənz
my-gray-SHUNZ
Definition
Movements of large groups of people, animals, or things from one place to another, usually to live or stay for a period. Often refers to seasonal animal movements or large-scale human relocations.
IPA Transcription
American English
maɪˈɡɹeɪʃənz
British English
maɪɡɹˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-GRAY-shunz
UK
my-gray-SHUNZ
Listen in Context
Many birds begin their migrations in the fall.
Human migrations can change society over time.
The migrations of whales are difficult to track.
Climate change is affecting animal migrations worldwide.