How to Pronounce Gestation

To pronounce "gestation", say GEST-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dʒesˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dʒesˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gestation”

"gestation" has 3 syllables: gest-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does gestation mean?

noun

  1. The period of time during which an infant animal or human physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.
  2. The process of development of a plan or idea.

Synonyms

pregnancy

Words that rhyme with gestation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

pregnancychildbearingbirthconceptionreproductionbrewingweightpipeline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gestation"?▾

"Gestation" has 3 syllables: gest · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "gestation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gestation" is /dʒesˈteɪʃən/.

What does "gestation" mean?▾

Gestation: The period of time during which an infant animal or human physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.

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