How to Pronounce Conflagration

To pronounce "conflagration", say CONFL-agr-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “conflagration”

"conflagration" has 4 syllables: confl-agr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does conflagration mean?

noun

  1. A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.

    “It took sixty firefighters to put out the conflagration.”

  2. A large-scale conflict.

Synonyms

firestorminferno

Words that rhyme with conflagration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

infernoblazebrandwildfireburningfireblasteruption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conflagration"?▾

"Conflagration" has 4 syllables: confl · agr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "conflagration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conflagration" is /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/.

What does "conflagration" mean?▾

Conflagration: A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.

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