How to Pronounce Horripilation

To pronounce "horripilation", say HORR-ip-il-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HORR-ip-il-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “horripilation”

"horripilation" has 5 syllables: horr-ip-il-at-ion.

What does horripilation mean?

noun

  1. A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.

Synonyms

goose bumpgoose fleshgoose pimplegoose skinpiloerectionpilomotor reflex

Related words

horrourhorrorhorrowhairplayhorrificationhairinghairhircosity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horripilation"?▾

"Horripilation" has 5 syllables: horr · ip · il · at · ion.

What does "horripilation" mean?▾

Horripilation: A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.

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