How to Pronounce Decoration

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decoration”

"decoration" has 4 syllables: dec-or-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does decoration mean?

noun

  1. The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
  2. That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.

Words that rhyme with decoration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

ornamentornamentationmedalmedallionribbonpalmadornmentgarnish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decoration"?▾

"Decoration" has 4 syllables: dec · or · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "decoration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decoration" is /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "decoration" mean?▾

Decoration: The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

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