How to Pronounce Exploration

To pronounce "exploration", say EXPL-or-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “exploration”

"exploration" has 4 syllables: expl-or-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does exploration mean?

noun

  1. The process of exploring.
  2. The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.

    “The exploration of unknown areas was often the precursor to colonization.”

Words that rhyme with exploration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

exploratoryexploringexplorerquestexploresearchdiscoverydetect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exploration"?▾

"Exploration" has 4 syllables: expl · or · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "exploration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "exploration" is /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "exploration" mean?▾

Exploration: The process of exploring.

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