How to Pronounce Animation

To pronounce "animation", say AN-im-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /æn.əˈmeɪ.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

/æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “animation”

"animation" has 4 syllables: an-im-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does animation mean?

noun

  1. The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
  2. (in the sense of a cartoon) The technique of making inanimate objects or drawings appear to move in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) so produced

Synonyms

enlivenmentvitalizationvivificationlifeairinessardorbuoyancyearnestness

Words that rhyme with animation

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

invigorationvivificationlivingvitalitylivelinessalivenessspiritednesslife

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "animation"?▾

"Animation" has 4 syllables: an · im · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "animation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "animation" is /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "animation" mean?▾

Animation: The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.

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