How to Pronounce Derision

To pronounce "derision", say DER-is-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈɹɪʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈɹɪʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “derision”

"derision" has 3 syllables: der-is-ion. It rhymes with provision and vision, if that helps it stick.

What does derision mean?

noun

  1. Act of treating with disdain.
  2. Something to be derided; a laughing stock.

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Words that rhyme with derision

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

provisionvisionenvisionprecisionexcisiondivisiondecisionincisionsubdivisionmisprisioncollisionrevision

Related words

ridiculedisdaincontemptscorninsultsubsannationmockerydefiance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "derision"?▾

"Derision" has 3 syllables: der · is · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "derision"?▾

The IPA transcription of "derision" is /dɪˈɹɪʒən/.

What does "derision" mean?▾

Derision: Act of treating with disdain.

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