How to Pronounce Affiliation

To pronounce "affiliation", say AFF-il-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affiliation”

"affiliation" has 4 syllables: aff-il-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does affiliation mean?

noun

  1. The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.
  2. The establishment of a child's paternity or maternity

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Words that rhyme with affiliation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

associationtie-uptierelationshipaccessionconnectednessbelongingconnection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affiliation"?▾

"Affiliation" has 4 syllables: aff · il · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "affiliation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affiliation" is /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/.

What does "affiliation" mean?▾

Affiliation: The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.

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