How to Pronounce Exclamation

To pronounce "exclamation", say EXCL-am-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “exclamation”

"exclamation" has 4 syllables: excl-am-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does exclamation mean?

noun

  1. A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.
  2. A word expressing outcry; an interjection

Synonyms

exclamation markexclamation point

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Words that rhyme with exclamation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

exclaimingecphonesishecklingbanginterruptionadmirationinterjectionaha

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exclamation"?▾

"Exclamation" has 4 syllables: excl · am · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "exclamation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exclamation" is /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "exclamation" mean?▾

Exclamation: A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

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