To pronounce "simulation", say SIM-ul-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /sɪmjʊleɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sɪmjʊleɪʃən/
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"simulation" has 4 syllables: sim-ul-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The most reliable simulation predicts that the hurricane will turn north.”
“Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.”
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"Simulation" has 4 syllables: sim · ul · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "simulation" is /sɪmjʊleɪʃən/.
Simulation: Something that simulates a system or environment in order to predict actual behaviour.
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