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# How to pronounce "textation" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/tɛkstæʃən/`
- **Native Audio Recording**: [Listen to Audio Clip](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/4/47/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Vealhurl-textation.wav/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Vealhurl-textation.wav.mp3)
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **tex·ta·ti·on**
- **Parts of Speech**: noun
- **NOUN**: The social practice of exchanging text messages.
  - *Example*: "“What did the text say?” Hadley ask. “Nothing,” I mumble. “It was just a misunderstanding.” Hadley nods knowingly. “Lost in textation.” I lean against the counter and glare at her. “What?” “Lost in textation. It’s that awkward part of texting where the context of a conversation is lost without being able to see the person's face or hear their inflection.” I sigh. “Will you stop looking at Urban Dictionary? Mom, tell her to get off Urban Dictionary. It’s completely inappropriate. Do you know what kind of things are on there? Words you and Dad don’t even know.”"

## Video Examples

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## Related Words & Synonyms

- **Synonyms**: [texting](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/texting), [text messaging](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/text-messaging), [message](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/message), [sms](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/sms)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "textation" correctly?
"textation" is pronounced `/tɛkstæʃən/`. Syllable breakdown: **tex·ta·ti·on**.

### What does "textation" mean in context?
The social practice of exchanging text messages.

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