How to Pronounce Abolition

To pronounce "abolition", say AB-ol-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “abolition”

"abolition" has 4 syllables: ab-ol-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does abolition mean?

noun

  1. The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation

    “the abolition of debts; the abolition of laws; the abolition of slavery; the abolition of police;; the abolition of taxes”

  2. The state of being abolished

Antonyms

establishmentfoundation

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Words that rhyme with abolition

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

abolishmentabrogationdisbandingdelistingrepealdissolutionabolishannulment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abolition"?▾

"Abolition" has 4 syllables: ab · ol · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "abolition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abolition" is /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/.

What does "abolition" mean?▾

Abolition: The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation

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