American English pronunciation

How to pronounce congestion

IPA transcription: [kən'dʒɛstʃən]

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Noun

  • excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part

  • excessive crowding

    “traffic congestion”

Usage examples

  • the congestion was heavy throughout the city.
  • the congestion was heavy throughout the city.
  • Tolls vary by distance driven in the lanes and current traffic congestion.
  • the congestion was heavy throughout the city.
  • the congestion was heavy throughout the city.
  • the congestion was heavy throughout the city.
  • Consequently, daily congestion on this section is expected to continue indefinitely.
  • the congestion was heavy throughout the city.
  • And I'm sorry to say that the congestion is increasing.
  • The congestion was heavy throughout the city.