How to Pronounce Carnations

To pronounce "carnations", say CARN-at-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CARN-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “carnations”

"carnations" has 3 syllables: carn-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does carnations mean?

noun

  1. (botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
  2. The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

Synonyms

Dianthus caryophyllusclove pinkgillyflower

Words that rhyme with carnations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

gillyflowercoloredchromaticblossomseyeletseyesflowersmarigolds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carnations"?▾

"Carnations" has 3 syllables: carn · at · ions.

What does "carnations" mean?▾

Carnations: (botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.

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