how to pronounce congratulations

/kənˌɡɹætʃəˈlɛɪʃənz/

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congratulations is pronounced in five syllables

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An example use of congratulations in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… okay well congratulations on knowing …”

meanings of congratulations

interjection:

Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

noun:

Plural of congratulation.

congratulations frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word congratulations occurs in english on average 15.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.