To pronounce "education", say ed-uc-AT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/
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/ˌɛdʒuːkˈeɪʃən/
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To pronounce "education", say ed-uc-AT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Education" has 4 syllables: ed · uc · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "education" is /ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/.
Education: The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
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