How to Pronounce Condemnation

To pronounce "condemnation", say COND-emn-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “condemnation”

"condemnation" has 4 syllables: cond-emn-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does condemnation mean?

noun

  1. The act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong
  2. The act of judicially condemning, or adjudging guilty, unfit for use, or forfeited; the act of dooming to punishment or forfeiture.

Synonyms

blamecensuredisapprobation

Antonyms

praiseacquittaljustification

Words that rhyme with condemnation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationruminationexasperation

Related words

disapprobationexecrationcursecondemncensuredenouncecondemningblame

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "condemnation"?▾

"Condemnation" has 4 syllables: cond · emn · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "condemnation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "condemnation" is /ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃən/.

What does "condemnation" mean?▾

Condemnation: The act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong

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