how to pronounce gratification

/ˌɡɹætəfəˈkɛɪʃən/

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gratification is pronounced in five syllables

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

“… and deferred gratification and thinking …”

meanings of gratification

noun:

The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite. the gratification of the palate.
A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.
A reward; a gratuity.

gratification frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word gratification occurs in english on average 2.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.