how to pronounce palpitation

/ˌpælpəˈtɛɪʃən/

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palpitation is pronounced in four syllables

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

“… and if you have some palpitation you can …”

meanings of palpitation

noun:

An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

palpitation frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word palpitation occurs in english on average 0.1 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.