How to pronounce translation

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

American/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/

British/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/

What does translation mean?

nounThe act of translating, in its various senses:

“This old text needs translation into modern English before it is published.”

The discipline or study of translating written language (as opposed to interpretation, which concerns itself with spoken language).

The conversion of something from one form or medium to another.

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