How to Pronounce Emigration

To pronounce "emigration", say EM-igr-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

EM-igr-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “emigration”

"emigration" has 4 syllables: em-igr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does emigration mean?

noun

  1. The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.
  2. A body of emigrants; emigrants collectively

    “the Irish emigration”

Words that rhyme with emigration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

out-migrationemigranttransmigrationmigrationresettlementmigratoryimmigrantimmigration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emigration"?▾

"Emigration" has 4 syllables: em · igr · at · ion.

What does "emigration" mean?▾

Emigration: The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.

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