How to Pronounce Filtration

To pronounce "filtration", say FILTR-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “filtration”

"filtration" has 3 syllables: filtr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does filtration mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.
  2. A totally ordered collection of subsets.

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Words that rhyme with filtration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

filtratefilterfilteringwaterinfiltrationcolationseepageleak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filtration"?▾

"Filtration" has 3 syllables: filtr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "filtration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "filtration" is /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/.

What does "filtration" mean?▾

Filtration: The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

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