word
conurbation
kon-er-BAY-shun
ˌkɒnərˈbeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
conurbation
Dictionary meaning
A large urban area formed when adjacent towns and cities grow together.
History and origin
From city planning terminology.
Examples
- The rail network serves the entire coastal conurbation.
Common mispronunciations
con-URB-ation
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