gratulation
pronunciation
How to pronounce gratulation in British English:
UK [ˌgrætʃə'leɪʃən]
How to pronounce gratulation in American English:
US [ˌgrætʃə'leɪʃən]
Word Origin
- gratulation (n.)
- late 15c., gratulacyon "expression of thanks," from Latin gratulationem (nominative gratulatio) "a manifestation of joy, wishing joy, rejoicing," from past participle stem of gratulari "give thanks, show joy," from gratus "agreeable" (see grace (n.)).