How to Pronounce Declaration

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “declaration”

"declaration" has 4 syllables: decl-ar-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does declaration mean?

noun

  1. A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.
  2. A list of items for various legal purposes, e.g. customs declaration.

Synonyms

noticestatementavowal

Words that rhyme with declaration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

resolveresolutionevidenceaffirmationdeclaredattestationassertionstatement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "declaration"?▾

"Declaration" has 4 syllables: decl · ar · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "declaration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "declaration" is /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "declaration" mean?▾

Declaration: A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief.

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