How to Pronounce Affirmation

To pronounce "affirmation", say AFF-irm-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/æfɝˈmeɪʃn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “affirmation”

"affirmation" has 4 syllables: aff-irm-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does affirmation mean?

noun

  1. That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.
  2. The solemn declaration made by Quakers and others incapable of taking an oath.

Synonyms

assertion

Words that rhyme with affirmation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationruminationexasperation

Related words

assertionavowalstatementaffirmingaffirmaffirmativeyesconfirming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "affirmation"?▾

"Affirmation" has 4 syllables: aff · irm · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "affirmation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "affirmation" is /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/.

What does "affirmation" mean?▾

Affirmation: That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

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