How to Pronounce Formication

To pronounce "formication", say FORM-ic-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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11

Letters

FORM-ic-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “formication”

"formication" has 4 syllables: form-ic-at-ion.

What does formication mean?

noun

  1. An abnormal skin sensation similar to that of insects crawling over or within the skin; a tactile hallucination involving such a sensation. A common side-effect of substance abuse, it can also be experienced with high fever, menopause, skin cancer, diabetic neuropathy, or herpes zoster.

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How many syllables are in "formication"?▾

"Formication" has 4 syllables: form · ic · at · ion.

What does "formication" mean?▾

Formication: An abnormal skin sensation similar to that of insects crawling over or within the skin; a tactile hallucination involving such a sensation. A common side-effect of substance abuse, it can also be experienced with high fever, menopause, skin cancer, diabetic neuropathy, or herpes zoster.

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