How to Pronounce Aspirations

To pronounce "aspirations", say ASP-ir-at-ions — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

ASP-ir-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “aspirations”

"aspirations" has 4 syllables: asp-ir-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does aspirations mean?

noun

  1. The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).

    “Morgan has an aspiration of winning the game.”

noun

  1. The action of aspirating.
  2. A burst of air that follows the release of some consonants.

Words that rhyme with aspirations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivationsrelations

Related words

ambitiondreamaimsambitionsappealsaspiresattemptsbreaths

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aspirations"?▾

"Aspirations" has 4 syllables: asp · ir · at · ions.

What does "aspirations" mean?▾

Aspirations: The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).

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