How to Pronounce Floatation

To pronounce "floatation", say FLOAT-at-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

FLOAT-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “floatation”

"floatation" has 3 syllables: float-at-ion. It rhymes with potation and dotation, if that helps it stick.

What does floatation mean?

noun

  1. A state of floating, or being afloat.
  2. The ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow.

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Words that rhyme with floatation

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potationdotation

Related words

flotationwaterlinefloatbuoyancysuggestionfloatabilitybuoyanceflotations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "floatation"?▾

"Floatation" has 3 syllables: float · at · ion.

What does "floatation" mean?▾

Floatation: A state of floating, or being afloat.

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