How to Pronounce Glaciation

To pronounce "glaciation", say GLAC-iat-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GLAC-iat-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “glaciation”

"glaciation" has 3 syllables: glac-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does glaciation mean?

noun

  1. The process of covering with a glacier, or the state of being glaciated; the production of glacial phenomena; an ice age
  2. A particular instance of glacier formation.

Words that rhyme with glaciation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

glaciericeillinoisanglacisglairinglazinggletcherglyptogenesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glaciation"?▾

"Glaciation" has 3 syllables: glac · iat · ion.

What does "glaciation" mean?▾

Glaciation: The process of covering with a glacier, or the state of being glaciated; the production of glacial phenomena; an ice age

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