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How to pronounce experimentation

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ihkspehruhmehnTAYshn

/ɪkˌspɛɹ.ə.mɛnˈtʰeɪ.ʃn̩/

6 syllables · Stress the fifth syllable.

The process of trying different ideas, methods, or materials to find out what works.

What to listen for

In experimentation, the strongest beat is on the /ˈtʰeɪ/ syllable: /ɪkˌspɛɹ.ə.mɛnˈtʰeɪ.ʃn̩/.

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Meanings & examples

nounless common

The process of trying different ideas, methods, or materials to find out what works.

The design team used experimentation to improve the product.

Experimentation with new materials can lead to better results.

Common phrases & grammar

scientific experimentation · creative experimentation · controlled experimentation · experimentation with new methods

experimentation with + noun

experimentation in + field

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