How to Pronounce Adoration

To pronounce "adoration", say AD-or-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adoration”

"adoration" has 4 syllables: ad-or-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does adoration mean?

noun

  1. An act of religious worship.
  2. Admiration or esteem.

Antonyms

disdain

Words that rhyme with adoration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

worshipidolizationidolisationlatriaadulationdevotionvenerationadmiration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adoration"?▾

"Adoration" has 4 syllables: ad · or · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "adoration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adoration" is /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "adoration" mean?▾

Adoration: An act of religious worship.

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