How to Pronounce Deceleration

To pronounce "deceleration", say DEC-el-er-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deceleration”

"deceleration" has 5 syllables: dec-el-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does deceleration mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of decelerating.

    “The rocket is now in deceleration.”

  2. The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).

    “The brakes produce a deceleration of 10 metres per second.”

Antonyms

acceleration

Words that rhyme with deceleration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

slowingretardationdecelslowdownslackeningdownturnslownessdecline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deceleration"?▾

"Deceleration" has 5 syllables: dec · el · er · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "deceleration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deceleration" is /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "deceleration" mean?▾

Deceleration: The act or process of decelerating.

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