To pronounce "donation", say DON-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dəʊˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dəʊˈneɪʃən/
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"donation" has 3 syllables: don-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Donation" has 3 syllables: don · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "donation" is /dəʊˈneɪʃən/.
Donation: A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.
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