How to Pronounce Commendation

To pronounce "commendation", say COMM-end-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commendation”

"commendation" has 4 syllables: comm-end-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does commendation mean?

noun

  1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
  2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

Words that rhyme with commendation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

approvalcitationpraisecomplimentappreciativeaccoladeacclaimappreciation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commendation"?▾

"Commendation" has 4 syllables: comm · end · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "commendation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commendation" is /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/.

What does "commendation" mean?▾

Commendation: The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

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