How to Pronounce Coronation

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coronation”

"coronation" has 4 syllables: cor-on-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does coronation mean?

noun

  1. The act or solemnity of crowning a sovereign; the act of investing a prince with the insignia of royalty, on his succeeding to the sovereignty.
  2. A success in the face of little or no opposition.

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Words that rhyme with coronation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

enthronemententhronizationinvestiturethroneconsecrationcopechairculmination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coronation"?▾

"Coronation" has 4 syllables: cor · on · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "coronation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coronation" is /ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/.

What does "coronation" mean?▾

Coronation: The act or solemnity of crowning a sovereign; the act of investing a prince with the insignia of royalty, on his succeeding to the sovereignty.

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