How to Pronounce Culmination

To pronounce "culmination", say CULM-in-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “culmination”

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

What does culmination mean?

noun

  1. The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
  2. Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.

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Words that rhyme with culmination

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

apogeeclimaxclosingwindupcompletionzenithapexendpoint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "culmination"?▾

"Culmination" has 4 syllables: culm · in · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "culmination"?▾

The IPA transcription of "culmination" is /ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "culmination" mean?▾

Culmination: The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.

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