How to Pronounce Disorientation

To pronounce "disorientation", say DIS-or-ient-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “disorientation”

"disorientation" has 5 syllables: dis-or-ient-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does disorientation mean?

noun

  1. The loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings
  2. A state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity

Words that rhyme with disorientation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

confusionembarrassmentdepersonalizationdirectionlessnessastonishmentindirectionwildernessdesynchronization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disorientation"?▾

"Disorientation" has 5 syllables: dis · or · ient · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "disorientation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disorientation" is /dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/.

What does "disorientation" mean?▾

Disorientation: The loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings

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