English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Satisfaction Pronunciation
Satisfaction is pronounced sa-tuhs-FAK-shuhn, IPA /ˌsætəsˈfækʃən/.
sa-tuhs-FAK-shuhn
US /ˌsætəsˈfækʃən/ · UK /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
Syllables: sa · tuhs · FAK · shuhn (4 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: The pleasure of having what you want or of seeing something done well.
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Satisfaction in a Sentence
- There is real satisfaction in finishing a long job.
- The repair was done to our satisfaction.
- Customer satisfaction is measured twice a year.
Common Mispronunciations of Satisfaction
Not sa-TIS-fak-shuhn
Satisfaction puts the loud beat on FAK, although satisfy keeps it on the opening SA.
Not sa-tuhs-FAK-see-uhn
That tion ending folds into a single shuhn, which holds the word to four beats.
Tip: The middle beat is a colourless tuhs, so only SA and FAK are clearly heard.
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