How to Pronounce Commination

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

COMM-in-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “commination”

"commination" has 4 syllables: comm-in-at-ion. It rhymes with amination, if that helps it stick.

What does commination mean?

noun

  1. A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment, read out in church on Ash Wednesday

Words that rhyme with commination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

amination

Related words

damningcondemnationdamnationdenouncementcommittalcondemningdenunciationdooming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commination"?▾

"Commination" has 4 syllables: comm · in · at · ion.

What does "commination" mean?▾

Commination: A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment, read out in church on Ash Wednesday

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