How to Pronounce Eradication

To pronounce "eradication", say ER-ad-ic-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ER-ad-ic-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “eradication”

"eradication" has 5 syllables: er-ad-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does eradication mean?

noun

  1. The act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting; extirpation; utter destruction.
  2. The state of being plucked up by the roots.

Antonyms

radication

Words that rhyme with eradication

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

obliterationuprootextirpationdismantlingextinguishingexterminateexterminationannihilate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eradication"?▾

"Eradication" has 5 syllables: er · ad · ic · at · ion.

What does "eradication" mean?▾

Eradication: The act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting; extirpation; utter destruction.

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