How to Pronounce Evaluation

To pronounce "evaluation", say EV-al-uat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “evaluation”

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

What does evaluation mean?

noun

  1. An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.
  2. A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.

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Words that rhyme with evaluation

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

valuationratingauditingrevaluationstocktakestocktakingassessorassessment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "evaluation"?▾

"Evaluation" has 4 syllables: ev · al · uat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "evaluation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "evaluation" is /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/.

What does "evaluation" mean?▾

Evaluation: An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.

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