How to Pronounce Equation

To pronounce "equation", say EQ-uat-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈkweɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈkweɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “equation”

"equation" has 3 syllables: eq-uat-ion. It rhymes with abrasion and invasion, if that helps it stick.

What does equation mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

    “We need to bring the balance of power into equation”

  2. An assertion that two expressions are equal, expressed by writing the two expressions separated by an equal sign; from which one is to determine a particular quantity.

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Words that rhyme with equation

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abrasioninvasionevasionoccasionsuasioncaucasianbasion

Related words

equatingequivalenceequivalentequivalencycomparisonequalizationequalisationrelationship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equation"?▾

"Equation" has 3 syllables: eq · uat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "equation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equation" is /ɪˈkweɪʃən/.

What does "equation" mean?▾

Equation: The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

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