How to Pronounce Aspersions

To pronounce "aspersions", say ASP-ers-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

ASP-ers-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “aspersions”

"aspersions" has 3 syllables: asp-ers-ions. It rhymes with diversions and excursions, if that helps it stick.

What does aspersions mean?

noun

  1. An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
  2. A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

Synonyms

calumnyslander

Words that rhyme with aspersions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diversionsexcursionsaversionsincursionsconversionsversionspersians

Related words

calumnyslanderdefamationslursprinklingaspersedasperitiesslanders

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aspersions"?▾

"Aspersions" has 3 syllables: asp · ers · ions.

What does "aspersions" mean?▾

Aspersions: An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….

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