How to Pronounce Halation

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/həˈleɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “halation”

"halation" has 3 syllables: hal-at-ion. It rhymes with tralation and galatian, if that helps it stick.

What does halation mean?

noun

  1. The action of light surrounding some object as if making a halo.
  2. The blurring of light around a bright area of a photographic image, or on a television screen.

Synonyms

overglow

Words that rhyme with halation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tralationgalatian

Related words

halolensingheiligenscheinphotismglamourirradiationbacklightreverberation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halation"?▾

"Halation" has 3 syllables: hal · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "halation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "halation" is /həˈleɪʃən/.

What does "halation" mean?▾

Halation: The action of light surrounding some object as if making a halo.

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