How to Pronounce Improvisation

To pronounce "improvisation", say IMPR-ov-is-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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IMPR-ov-is-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “improvisation”

"improvisation" has 5 syllables: impr-ov-is-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does improvisation mean?

noun

  1. The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously

    “He played a quick improvisation on the keyboard.”

  2. That which is improvised; an impromptu.

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Words that rhyme with improvisation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

extemporisationextemporizationadlibjammakeshiftspontaneityad-libbingimpromptu

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How many syllables are in "improvisation"?▾

"Improvisation" has 5 syllables: impr · ov · is · at · ion.

What does "improvisation" mean?▾

Improvisation: The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously

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