congratulations

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /kənˌɡræt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ or /kənˌɡræt͡ʃʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ or /kənˌɡræd͡ʒəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ or /kənˌɡræd͡ʒʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/

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Interjection

Interjection congratulations

1. You say congratulations when a happy event happens, such as somebody winning a game, getting a new job, or passing a test at school.

   So you can drive now. Congratulations!

Related words

• congratulate