How to Pronounce Gratification

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

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gratification”

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

What does gratification mean?

noun

  1. The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite.

    “the gratification of the heart”

  2. A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction

Synonyms

delightenjoymentfruitiongladness

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Words that rhyme with gratification

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationruminationexasperation

Related words

satisfactionpleasuredelightcontentmentfuncomfortappreciationinducement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gratification"?▾

"Gratification" has 5 syllables: grat · if · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "gratification"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gratification" is /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

What does "gratification" mean?▾

Gratification: The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite.

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