How to Pronounce Dehydration

To pronounce "dehydration", say DEHYDR-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dehydration”

"dehydration" has 3 syllables: dehydr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does dehydration mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of removing water from something.
  2. The condition in which water in the body drops below normal levels, usually caused by illness, sweating or by not drinking enough.

Synonyms

hypohydration

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Words that rhyme with dehydration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

evaporationdessicationdesiccationdrynessrehydrationdroughtthirstyencapsulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dehydration"?▾

"Dehydration" has 3 syllables: dehydr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "dehydration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dehydration" is /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/.

What does "dehydration" mean?▾

Dehydration: The act or process of removing water from something.

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