How to Pronounce Evacuation

To pronounce "evacuation", say EV-ac-uat-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

EV-ac-uat-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “evacuation”

"evacuation" has 4 syllables: ev-ac-uat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does evacuation mean?

noun

  1. The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.
  2. Withdrawal of troops or civils from a town, fortress, etc.

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Words that rhyme with evacuation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

eliminationemptyingexcretingvoidancevoidingexcretionevacuatedevac

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evacuation"?▾

"Evacuation" has 4 syllables: ev · ac · uat · ion.

What does "evacuation" mean?▾

Evacuation: The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.

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