To pronounce "exploitation", say EXPL-oit-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/
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"exploitation" has 4 syllables: expl-oit-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“the exploitation of children in beauty pageants”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Exploitation" has 4 syllables: expl · oit · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "exploitation" is /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/.
Exploitation: The act of utilizing something; industry.
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