How to Pronounce Elevation

To pronounce "elevation", say EL-ev-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “elevation”

"elevation" has 4 syllables: el-ev-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does elevation mean?

noun

  1. The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

    “the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character”

  2. The condition of being or feeling elevated; heightened; exaltation.

Antonyms

demotiondepressiondiminishmentdisgustreduction

Words that rhyme with elevation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

raisingtopliftraiseheightpinnacleacmeaggrandisement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elevation"?▾

"Elevation" has 4 syllables: el · ev · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "elevation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elevation" is /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/.

What does "elevation" mean?▾

Elevation: The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

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