aspiration
🇺🇸
/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
noun
C1
a strong wish to achieve something
Her aspiration to become a doctor shows her dedication to helping others.
R
the way of saying a word with a breathy sound, like the 'h' in 'house'
In English, the aspiration of the 'p' sound makes it different from other languages.
translation
a strong wish to achieve something; the way of saying a word with a breathy sound, like the 'h' in 'house'
Word Forms
Plural
aspirations