how to pronounce motivation
/ˌmoʊtəˈvɛɪʃən/
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The above transcription of motivation is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association. You can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
motivation is pronounced in four syllables
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An example use of motivation in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… some people think motivation is what …”
meaning of motivation
Motivation is the act of inspiring or encouraging someone to do something.
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