To pronounce "echolocation", say ECH-ol-oc-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
echolocation
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ECH-ol-oc-at-ion
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"echolocation" has 5 syllables: ech-ol-oc-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Echolocation" has 5 syllables: ech · ol · oc · at · ion.
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