How to Pronounce Anticipation

To pronounce "anticipation", say ANT-ic-ip-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anticipation”

"anticipation" has 5 syllables: ant-ic-ip-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does anticipation mean?

noun

  1. The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.

    “Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick.”

  2. The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.

    “He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive.”

Synonyms

expectingness

Words that rhyme with anticipation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

expectationexpectancyforesightpredictionanticipatoryforethoughtprevisionforecast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anticipation"?▾

"Anticipation" has 5 syllables: ant · ic · ip · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "anticipation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anticipation" is /æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/.

What does "anticipation" mean?▾

Anticipation: The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.

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