How to Pronounce Acclimation

To pronounce "acclimation", say ACCL-im-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acclimation”

"acclimation" has 4 syllables: accl-im-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: acclamation — easy to mix up when writing.

What does acclimation mean?

noun

  1. The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate; acclimatization.
  2. The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.

Words that rhyme with acclimation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

acclimatizationacclimatisationacclimatureaccustomationacclimatationclimatizationhabituationaccustomization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acclimation"?▾

"Acclimation" has 4 syllables: accl · im · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "acclimation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acclimation" is /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "acclimation" mean?▾

Acclimation: The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate; acclimatization.

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