How to Pronounce Gentrification

To pronounce "gentrification", say GENTR-if-ic-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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/dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gentrification”

"gentrification" has 5 syllables: gentr-if-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does gentrification mean?

noun

  1. (urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

Words that rhyme with gentrification

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

degentrificationregentrificationreurbanizationgreisenisationreterritorializationrurbanizationredevelopment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gentrification"?▾

"Gentrification" has 5 syllables: gentr · if · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "gentrification"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gentrification" is /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

What does "gentrification" mean?▾

Gentrification: (urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

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