How to Pronounce Exhilaration

To pronounce "exhilaration", say EXH-il-ar-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EXH-il-ar-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “exhilaration”

"exhilaration" has 5 syllables: exh-il-ar-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does exhilaration mean?

noun

  1. The act of enlivening the spirits; the act of making glad or cheerful; a gladdening.
  2. The state of being enlivened, cheerful or exhilarated.

Words that rhyme with exhilaration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationruminationexasperation

Related words

excitementeuphoriaelationenthusiasmdelightexaltationlustglorification

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How many syllables are in "exhilaration"?▾

"Exhilaration" has 5 syllables: exh · il · ar · at · ion.

What does "exhilaration" mean?▾

Exhilaration: The act of enlivening the spirits; the act of making glad or cheerful; a gladdening.

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