How to Pronounce Continuation

To pronounce "continuation", say CONT-in-uat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “continuation”

"continuation" has 4 syllables: cont-in-uat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does continuation mean?

noun

The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession
That which extends, increases, supplements, or carries on.
“The series' continuation was commercially if not artistically successful.”

Synonyms

prolongation propagation

Antonyms

discontinuation termination

Words that rhyme with continuation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation affirmation rumination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "continuation"?▾

"Continuation" has 4 syllables: cont · in · uat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "continuation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "continuation" is /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "continuation" mean?▾

Continuation: The act or state of continuing or being continued; uninterrupted extension or succession

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