How to Pronounce Consternation

To pronounce "consternation", say CONST-ern-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “consternation”

"consternation" has 4 syllables: const-ern-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does consternation mean?

noun

  1. Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

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Words that rhyme with consternation

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

dismayalarmhorrordistressshockastonishmentamazementbewilderment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "consternation"?▾

"Consternation" has 4 syllables: const · ern · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "consternation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "consternation" is /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/.

What does "consternation" mean?▾

Consternation: Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

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