To pronounce "explanation", say expl-an-AT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛkspɫəˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌɛkspɫəˈneɪʃən/
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/ɛksplɐnˈeɪʃən/
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Break "explanation" into 4 beats and lean on "AT" — that's the stressed one.
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To pronounce "explanation", say expl-an-AT-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛkspɫəˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Explanation" has 4 syllables: expl · an · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "explanation" is /ˌɛkspɫəˈneɪʃən/.
Explanation: The act or process of explaining.
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