To pronounce "cremation", say CREM-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CREM-at-ion
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"cremation" has 3 syllables: crem-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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“Cremation removes a significant amount of "closure" from the process of death.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cremation" has 3 syllables: crem · at · ion.
Cremation: A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.
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