How to Pronounce Calculation

To pronounce "calculation", say CALC-ul-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/kælkjuˈleɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calculation”

"calculation" has 4 syllables: calc-ul-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does calculation mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of calculating.
  2. The result of calculating.

Synonyms

sumcomputationevaluationreckoningestimateguessmeasurement

Words that rhyme with calculation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

computationfiguringreckoningdeliberationcalculuscalculatedmathcalculating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calculation"?▾

"Calculation" has 4 syllables: calc · ul · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "calculation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calculation" is /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/.

What does "calculation" mean?▾

Calculation: The act or process of calculating.

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