How to Pronounce Associations

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

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃənz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “associations”

"associations" has 4 syllables: ass-oc-iat-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does associations mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

connection

Words that rhyme with associations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

affiliationconnectionconnexiontie-uptieaffiliatesaffiliationsagencies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "associations"?▾

"Associations" has 4 syllables: ass · oc · iat · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "associations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "associations" is /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃənz/.

What does "associations" mean?▾

Associations: The act of associating.

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