How to Pronounce Conjugation

To pronounce "conjugation", say CONJ-ug-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “conjugation”

"conjugation" has 4 syllables: conj-ug-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does conjugation mean?

noun

  1. The coming together of things; union.
  2. The temporary fusion of organisms, especially as part of sexual reproduction

Words that rhyme with conjugation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

pairingcouplingunionmatingconjunctioncombinationinterplaycoherence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conjugation"?▾

"Conjugation" has 4 syllables: conj · ug · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "conjugation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conjugation" is /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/.

What does "conjugation" mean?▾

Conjugation: The coming together of things; union.

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