How to Pronounce Federation

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “federation”

"federation" has 4 syllables: fed-er-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does federation mean?

noun

  1. Act of joining together into a single political entity.

    “It is 106 years since federation.”

  2. Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.

adjective

  1. Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

    “We live in a federation house.”

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Words that rhyme with federation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

confederationconfederacyfederatedfederativeconfederalfederalismrepublicfederalist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "federation"?▾

"Federation" has 4 syllables: fed · er · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "federation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "federation" is /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/.

What does "federation" mean?▾

Federation: Act of joining together into a single political entity.

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