narration

Word parts

narrate + -tion

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /nəˈreɪʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular narration

Plural narrations

1. (uncountable) Narration is the act of telling a story or describing events.

   The book's narration is written in the first person.

2. (countable) A narration is the spoken or written words used to tell a story or explain something.

   The documentary had a clear and engaging narration.

Related words

• narrate
• narrator
• narrative