How to Pronounce Confirmation

To pronounce "confirmation", say CONF-irm-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confirmation”

"confirmation" has 4 syllables: conf-irm-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does confirmation mean?

noun

  1. An official indicator that things will happen as planned.

    “We will send you a written confirmation of your hotel booking.”

  2. A verification that something is true or has happened.

    “The announcement in the newspaper was a confirmation of my suspicions.”

Words that rhyme with confirmation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

verificationsubstantiationratificationcheckconfirmingconfirmatoryvalidationvalidate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confirmation"?▾

"Confirmation" has 4 syllables: conf · irm · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "confirmation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confirmation" is /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "confirmation" mean?▾

Confirmation: An official indicator that things will happen as planned.

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