How to Pronounce Cancellation

To pronounce "cancellation", say CANC-ell-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /kænsəˈleɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/kænsəˈleɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cancellation”

"cancellation" has 4 syllables: canc-ell-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does cancellation mean?

noun

  1. The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.
  2. The operation of striking out common factors, in both the dividend and divisor.

Words that rhyme with cancellation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

rescindrevokerepealingcanceledrevocationcassationannulrescission

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cancellation"?▾

"Cancellation" has 4 syllables: canc · ell · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "cancellation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cancellation" is /kænsəˈleɪʃən/.

What does "cancellation" mean?▾

Cancellation: The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

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