word
conscription
kon-SKRIP-shun
kənˈskrɪpʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
conscription
Dictionary meaning
Compulsory enlistment into national military service.
Examples
- The government debated reintroducing conscription amid rising security threats.
Common mispronunciations
kon-SKRIP-sunCON-skrip-shun
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