How to Pronounce Germination

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

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GERM-in-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “germination”

"germination" has 4 syllables: germ-in-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does germination mean?

noun

  1. The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.

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Words that rhyme with germination

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

sproutinggermepigealoosporebreedingsclerotialhypogealemergence

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How many syllables are in "germination"?▾

"Germination" has 4 syllables: germ · in · at · ion.

What does "germination" mean?▾

Germination: The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.

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