How to Pronounce Humiliation

To pronounce "humiliation", say HUM-il-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humiliation”

"humiliation" has 4 syllables: hum-il-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does humiliation mean?

noun

  1. The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
  2. The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

Synonyms

abasementdishonorembarrassmentmortificationshame

Antonyms

exaltationhonor

Words that rhyme with humiliation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

abasementhumblingmortificationchagrinindignitydebasementshamedegradation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humiliation"?▾

"Humiliation" has 4 syllables: hum · il · iat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "humiliation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humiliation" is /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/.

What does "humiliation" mean?▾

Humiliation: The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

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