How to Pronounce Expiration

To pronounce "expiration", say EXP-ir-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “expiration”

"expiration" has 4 syllables: exp-ir-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does expiration mean?

noun

  1. The act of expiring.
  2. The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth

    “respiration consists of inspiration and expiration”

Synonyms

exhalationendtermination

Antonyms

inhalationinspiration

Words that rhyme with expiration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

expiryterminationdeparturereleaselossexitpassinggoing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "expiration"?▾

"Expiration" has 4 syllables: exp · ir · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "expiration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "expiration" is /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "expiration" mean?▾

Expiration: The act of expiring.

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