word
precipitation
preh-sip-ih-TAY-shun
prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
precipitation
Dictionary meaning
Water that falls from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Examples
- The forecast showed heavy precipitation over the highlands throughout the week.
Common mispronunciations
preh-SIP-ih-tay-shunpreh-sip-ih-TAY-sun
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