How to Pronounce Assassination

To pronounce "assassination", say ASS-ass-in-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “assassination”

"assassination" has 5 syllables: ass-ass-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does assassination mean?

noun

  1. The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

    “The assassination of the king occurred at night.”

Words that rhyme with assassination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

homicidemassacremanslaughtermurderermurderedslainkillkilling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "assassination"?▾

"Assassination" has 5 syllables: ass · ass · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "assassination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "assassination" is /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/.

What does "assassination" mean?▾

Assassination: The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

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