How to Pronounce Habitation

To pronounce "habitation", say HAB-it-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “habitation”

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

What does habitation mean?

noun

  1. The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.
  2. A place of abode; settled dwelling; residence; house.

Words that rhyme with habitation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

domicilehomeinhabitancyinhabitationdwellingaboderesidentresidential

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "habitation"?▾

"Habitation" has 4 syllables: hab · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "habitation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "habitation" is /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/.

What does "habitation" mean?▾

Habitation: The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.

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