How to Pronounce Demonstration

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

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “demonstration”

"demonstration" has 4 syllables: dem-onstr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does demonstration mean?

noun

  1. The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.
  2. An event at which something will be demonstrated.

    “I have to give a demonstration to the class tomorrow, and I'm ill-prepared.”

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Words that rhyme with demonstration

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

presentationdemopresentmentdemonstratedemonstratorillustrativeindicationshowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demonstration"?▾

"Demonstration" has 4 syllables: dem · onstr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "demonstration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "demonstration" is /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/.

What does "demonstration" mean?▾

Demonstration: The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.

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