noun
a repeated change from one thing, action, or situation to another
The alternation between work and rest helped her stay focused.
Common phrases & grammar
alternation between A and B · regular alternation
American English
How to pronounce alternation
nounB2
awlterNEYshn
/ˌɔl.tɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
a repeated change from one thing, action, or situation to another
What to listen for
In alternation, the strongest beat is on “-na-”: al-ter-NAY-shun.
Usual pronunciation/ˌɔɫ.tɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩/
Common vowel variant/ˌɑɫ.tɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩/