How to Pronounce Identification

To pronounce "identification", say ID-ent-if-ic-at-ion — 6 syllables, IPA /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “identification”

"identification" has 6 syllables: id-ent-if-ic-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does identification mean?

noun

  1. The act of identifying, or proving to be the same.

    “Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species”

  2. The state of being identified.

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Words that rhyme with identification

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

designationrecognitionidentifieridentifyidentifyinginformationdefiningdesignate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "identification"?▾

"Identification" has 6 syllables: id · ent · if · ic · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "identification"?▾

The IPA transcription of "identification" is /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.

What does "identification" mean?▾

Identification: The act of identifying, or proving to be the same.

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