How to Pronounce Coordination

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

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coordination”

"coordination" has 4 syllables: coord-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does coordination mean?

noun

  1. The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.
  2. The resulting state of working together; cooperation; synchronization.

Antonyms

incoordinationsubordination

Words that rhyme with coordination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

concertedconcertcoordinatedcoordinativecoordinatingcollaborativeco-ordinationcooperative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coordination"?▾

"Coordination" has 4 syllables: coord · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "coordination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coordination" is /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/.

What does "coordination" mean?▾

Coordination: The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.

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