How to Pronounce Association

To pronounce "association", say ASS-oc-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐsˈəʊsɪˈeɪʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “association”

"association" has 4 syllables: ass-oc-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does association mean?

noun

  1. The act of associating.
  2. The state of being associated; a connection to or an affiliation with something.

Synonyms

connection

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Words that rhyme with association

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

affiliationconnectionconnexiontie-uptieassociatedassociativecollaborative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "association"?▾

"Association" has 4 syllables: ass · oc · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "association"?▾

The IPA transcription of "association" is /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/.

What does "association" mean?▾

Association: The act of associating.

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