word
Congratulation
Kuh-ngra-chuh-LAY-shuhn
/kʌˌnɡrætʃʌˈleɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
congratulation
Dictionary meaning
The act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration.
Examples
- I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage.
Synonyms: felicitation
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