How to Pronounce Annihilation

To pronounce "annihilation", say ANN-ih-il-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “annihilation”

"annihilation" has 5 syllables: ann-ih-il-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does annihilation mean?

noun

The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence
The act of destroying the form or combination of parts under which a thing exists, so that the name can no longer be applied to it
“the annihilation of a corporation”

Synonyms

eradication extinction

Antonyms

creation generation

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Words that rhyme with annihilation

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trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "annihilation"?▾

"Annihilation" has 5 syllables: ann · ih · il · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "annihilation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "annihilation" is /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/.

What does "annihilation" mean?▾

Annihilation: The act of destroying or otherwise turning into nothing, or nonexistence

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