How to Pronounce Alteration

To pronounce "alteration", say ALT-er-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alteration”

"alteration" has 4 syllables: alt-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does alteration mean?

noun

  1. The act of altering or making different.
  2. The state of being altered; a change made in the form or nature of a thing; changed condition.

Words that rhyme with alteration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

changeadjustmentmodificationrevisionalteringchangingaltermodified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alteration"?▾

"Alteration" has 4 syllables: alt · er · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "alteration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alteration" is /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "alteration" mean?▾

Alteration: The act of altering or making different.

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