how to pronounce observation

/ɔp.sɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/

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observation is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of observation in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… je fais dernière observation c'est que …”

meanings of observation

noun:

Observation.

observation frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word observation occurs in french on average 18.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.