How to Pronounce Fomentation

To pronounce "fomentation", say FOM-ent-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fomentation”

"fomentation" has 4 syllables: fom-ent-at-ion.

What does fomentation mean?

noun

  1. The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain by relaxing the skin, or of discussing (dispersing) tumours.
  2. A lotion or poultice applied to a diseased or injured part of the body.

Synonyms

foment

Related words

mountinginstigationfanningfomentressfasciotomyfomesfoulagefootbath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fomentation"?▾

"Fomentation" has 4 syllables: fom · ent · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "fomentation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fomentation" is /fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "fomentation" mean?▾

Fomentation: The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain by relaxing the skin, or of discussing (dispersing) tumours.

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