How to Pronounce Flagellation

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

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flagellation”

"flagellation" has 4 syllables: flag-ell-at-ion.

What does flagellation mean?

noun

  1. A beating consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification, such as a whipping or scourging.

Related words

floggingwhippinglashingmonotrichousperitrichousscourginglambastingself-flagellation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flagellation"?▾

"Flagellation" has 4 syllables: flag · ell · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "flagellation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flagellation" is /ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən/.

What does "flagellation" mean?▾

Flagellation: A beating consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification, such as a whipping or scourging.

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