How to Pronounce Abnegation

To pronounce "abnegation", say ABN-eg-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abnegation”

"abnegation" has 4 syllables: abn-eg-at-ion.

What does abnegation mean?

noun

  1. A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.

Synonyms

denialself-renunciationrepudiation

Related words

self-renunciationdenialself-denialself-abnegationabstinencenegationautonegationnonabdication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abnegation"?▾

"Abnegation" has 4 syllables: abn · eg · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "abnegation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abnegation" is /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/.

What does "abnegation" mean?▾

Abnegation: A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.

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