How to Pronounce Diminution

To pronounce "diminution", say DIM-in-ut-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diminution”

"diminution" has 4 syllables: dim-in-ut-ion. It rhymes with retribution and absolution, if that helps it stick.

What does diminution mean?

noun

  1. A lessening, decrease or reduction.

    “The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.”

  2. The act or process of making diminutive.

Synonyms

diminishment

Words that rhyme with diminution

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retributionabsolutionresolutionrestitutiondestitutionexecutionsolutioncontributionevolutiondissolutionconvolutioninstitution

Related words

decreasestep-downdeclinereductionlesseningdiminishmentdecrementdiminishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diminution"?▾

"Diminution" has 4 syllables: dim · in · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "diminution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diminution" is /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/.

What does "diminution" mean?▾

Diminution: A lessening, decrease or reduction.

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