How to pronounce reservation

Say it like this: /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British

What does reservation mean?

nounThe act of reserving, withholding or keeping back.

“The committee authorised the reservation of funds.”

The practice of reserving part of the consecrated bread of the Eucharist for the communion of the sick.

The act of the pope to reserve to himself the right to nominate to certain benefices.

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