How to Pronounce Apparition

To pronounce "apparition", say APP-ar-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “apparition”

"apparition" has 4 syllables: app-ar-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does apparition mean?

noun

  1. An act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.
  2. The thing appearing; a visible object; a form.

Synonyms

visionappearance

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Words that rhyme with apparition

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionpositionacquisitioncontrition

Related words

spectrespecterphantomshadowappearanceoccurrenceintroductionadvent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apparition"?▾

"Apparition" has 4 syllables: app · ar · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "apparition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apparition" is /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/.

What does "apparition" mean?▾

Apparition: An act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.

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