How to Pronounce Articulation

To pronounce "articulation", say ART-ic-ul-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.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

/ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “articulation”

"articulation" has 5 syllables: art-ic-ul-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does articulation mean?

noun

  1. A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending.

    “The articulation allowed the robot to move around corners.”

  2. A manner or method by which elements of a system are connected.

Words that rhyme with articulation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

joinjunctionvoicejuncturejointarticulatioknuckleinterfacing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "articulation"?▾

"Articulation" has 5 syllables: art · ic · ul · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "articulation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "articulation" is /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/.

What does "articulation" mean?▾

Articulation: A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending.

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