How to Pronounce Accommodation

To pronounce "accommodation", say ACC-omm-od-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “accommodation”

"accommodation" has 5 syllables: acc-omm-od-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does accommodation mean?

noun

(usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.
(physical) Adaptation or adjustment.

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Words that rhyme with accommodation

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trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accommodation"?▾

"Accommodation" has 5 syllables: acc · omm · od · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "accommodation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accommodation" is /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "accommodation" mean?▾

Accommodation: (usually a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.

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