To pronounce "congratulation", say CONGR-at-ul-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
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"congratulation" has 5 syllables: congr-at-ul-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Congratulation" has 5 syllables: congr · at · ul · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "congratulation" is /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/.
Congratulation: The act of congratulating.
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