How to Pronounce Congratulations

To pronounce "congratulations", say CONGR-at-ul-at-ions — 5 syllables, IPA /kənˌɡɹad͡ʒəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

15

Letters

/kənˌɡɹad͡ʒəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “congratulations”

"congratulations" has 5 syllables: congr-at-ul-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does congratulations mean?

noun

  1. The act of congratulating.

interjection

  1. Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

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Words that rhyme with congratulations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

kudospraiseaccoladesacknowledgementsapplauseappreciationattaboybingo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congratulations"?▾

"Congratulations" has 5 syllables: congr · at · ul · at · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "congratulations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "congratulations" is /kənˌɡɹad͡ʒəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/.

What does "congratulations" mean?▾

Congratulations: The act of congratulating.

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