How to Pronounce Estivation

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

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EST-iv-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “estivation”

"estivation" has 4 syllables: est-iv-at-ion.

What does estivation mean?

noun

  1. A state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer: the summer version of hibernation.
  2. The arrangement (vernation) of the parts of a flower inside a bud; prefloration.

Related words

aestivationwinteringestruationeternalisationvernalisationoverwinteringenergisationwinterisation

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How many syllables are in "estivation"?▾

"Estivation" has 4 syllables: est · iv · at · ion.

What does "estivation" mean?▾

Estivation: A state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer: the summer version of hibernation.

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