how to pronounce duration

/djʊəˈɹɛɪ.ʃən/

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duration is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of duration in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… limited duration of the customs union …”

meaning of duration

Duration is the length of time something lasts.

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