How to Pronounce Administration

To pronounce "administration", say ADM-in-istr-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “administration”

"administration" has 5 syllables: adm-in-istr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does administration mean?

noun

  1. The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
  2. A body that administers; the executive part of government; the persons collectively who are entrusted with the execution of laws and the superintendence of public affairs; the chief magistrate and his cabinet or council; or the council, or ministry, alone, as in Great Britain.

    “Successive US administrations have had similar Middle East policies.”

Synonyms

conductgoverningmanagementorganizationregulationsupervision

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Words that rhyme with administration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

governanceestablishmentpresidencyorganizationorganisationdisposalbrassadmin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "administration"?▾

"Administration" has 5 syllables: adm · in · istr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "administration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "administration" is /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/.

What does "administration" mean?▾

Administration: The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

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