how to pronounce levitation

/ˌlɛvɪˈtɛɪʃən/

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levitation is pronounced in four syllables

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

“… and that is acoustic levitation so if it …”

meanings of levitation

noun:

The suspension of something via technical means without any mechanical support, such as by magnetism.
The raising of something, such as a body, without apparent physical cause, allegedly using the power of the mind.

levitation frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word levitation occurs in english on average 0.5 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.