How to Pronounce Abomination

To pronounce "abomination", say AB-om-in-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “abomination”

"abomination" has 5 syllables: ab-om-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does abomination mean?

noun

  1. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.
  2. The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred

Synonyms

abhorrenceaversiondetestationdisgustloathingloathsomenessodiousnessperversion

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Words that rhyme with abomination

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

loathingdetestationodiumabhorrenceexecrationatrocitysinhorror

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abomination"?▾

"Abomination" has 5 syllables: ab · om · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "abomination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abomination" is /əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/.

What does "abomination" mean?▾

Abomination: An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.

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