To pronounce "excitation", say EXC-it-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"excitation" has 4 syllables: exc-it-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Excitation" has 4 syllables: exc · it · at · ion.
Excitation: The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
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