How to Pronounce Canonisation

To pronounce "canonisation", say CAN-on-is-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CAN-on-is-at-ion

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"canonisation" has 5 syllables: can-on-is-at-ion.

What does canonisation mean?

noun

  1. The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.
  2. The state of being canonized or sainted.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "canonisation"?▾

"Canonisation" has 5 syllables: can · on · is · at · ion.

What does "canonisation" mean?▾

Canonisation: The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.

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