how to pronounce ventilation

/ˌvɛntɪˈlɛɪʃən/

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ventilation is pronounced in four syllables

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

“… and better ventilation but those baby …”

meanings of ventilation

noun:

The mechanical system used to assist breathing.
An exchange of views during a discussion.
The bodily process of breathing; the inhalation of air to provide oxygen, and the exhalation of spent air to remove carbon dioxide.
The public exposure of an issue or topic.
The mechanical system used to circulate and replace air.
The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

ventilation frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word ventilation occurs in english on average 1.4 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.