How to Pronounce Appropriation

To pronounce "appropriation", say APPR-opr-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appropriation”

"appropriation" has 4 syllables: appr-opr-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does appropriation mean?

noun

  1. An act or instance of appropriating.
  2. That which is appropriated.

Words that rhyme with appropriation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

annexationusurpationexpropriationconfiscationusurpingembezzlementseizureacquisition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appropriation"?▾

"Appropriation" has 4 syllables: appr · opr · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "appropriation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appropriation" is /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/.

What does "appropriation" mean?▾

Appropriation: An act or instance of appropriating.

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