How to Pronounce Authentication

To pronounce "authentication", say AUTH-ent-ic-at-ion — 5 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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AUTH-ent-ic-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “authentication”

"authentication" has 5 syllables: auth-ent-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does authentication mean?

noun

Something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something
Proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network

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Words that rhyme with authentication

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trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "authentication"?▾

"Authentication" has 5 syllables: auth · ent · ic · at · ion.

What does "authentication" mean?▾

Authentication: Something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something

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