How to Pronounce Collation

To pronounce "collation", say COLL-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈleɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈleɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “collation”

"collation" has 3 syllables: coll-at-ion. It rhymes with illation and alation, if that helps it stick.

What does collation mean?

noun

  1. Bringing together.
  2. Discussion, light meal.

verb

  1. To partake of a collation, or light meal.

Synonyms

hotchpot

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Words that rhyme with collation

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illationalation

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collation"?▾

"Collation" has 3 syllables: coll · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "collation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "collation" is /kəˈleɪʃən/.

What does "collation" mean?▾

Collation: Bringing together.

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