Pronunciation
How to pronounce “amplification”
“amplification” is pronounced /æmplɪfɪkeɪʃən/ — 5 syllables.
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amplification
/æmplɪfɪkeɪʃən/
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5 syllables. Stress the 'at' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.Meaning
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
“a few remarks added in amplification and defense”
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