How to Pronounce Illation

To pronounce "illation", say ILL-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “illation”

"illation" has 3 syllables: ill-at-ion. It rhymes with collation and alation, if that helps it stick.

What does illation mean?

noun

  1. The act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.

Words that rhyme with illation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collationalation

Related words

inferencecollectionconcludencydeductioninferringconsequencededucementinferral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illation"?▾

"Illation" has 3 syllables: ill · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "illation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "illation" is /ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "illation" mean?▾

Illation: The act of inferring or concluding, especially from a set of premises; a conclusion, a deduction.

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