How to Pronounce Declamation

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

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “declamation”

"declamation" has 4 syllables: decl-am-at-ion.

What does declamation mean?

noun

  1. The act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; loud speaking in public.
  2. A set or harangue; declamatory discourse.

Synonyms

haranguing

Related words

declaimantspeechingspeechmakingdeclarationpronunciamentodisclamationallocutionproclamation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "declamation"?▾

"Declamation" has 4 syllables: decl · am · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "declamation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "declamation" is /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/.

What does "declamation" mean?▾

Declamation: The act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; loud speaking in public.

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