How to Pronounce Concoction

To pronounce "concoction", say CONC-oct-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈkɒkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kənˈkɒkʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “concoction”

"concoction" has 3 syllables: conc-oct-ion. It rhymes with auction, if that helps it stick.

What does concoction mean?

noun

  1. The preparing of a medicine, food or other substance out of many ingredients.
  2. A mixture prepared in such a way.

Words that rhyme with concoction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

auction

Related words

intermixturemixtureconfectionpreparationcoctionrecoctiondecoctionexcoction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concoction"?▾

"Concoction" has 3 syllables: conc · oct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "concoction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concoction" is /kənˈkɒkʃən/.

What does "concoction" mean?▾

Concoction: The preparing of a medicine, food or other substance out of many ingredients.

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