How to Pronounce Ideation

To pronounce "ideation", say ID-eat-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ID-eat-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “ideation”

"ideation" has 3 syllables: id-eat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does ideation mean?

noun

  1. The conceptualization of a mental image.

    “suicidal ideation”

  2. The synthesis of ideas.

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Words that rhyme with ideation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

suicidesuicidalconceptionideaconceitconceptualizationvisioningnotion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ideation"?▾

"Ideation" has 3 syllables: id · eat · ion.

What does "ideation" mean?▾

Ideation: The conceptualization of a mental image.

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