How to Pronounce Infestation

To pronounce "infestation", say INF-est-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “infestation”

"infestation" has 4 syllables: inf-est-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does infestation mean?

noun

  1. The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.

Words that rhyme with infestation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

pestepidemicinfectionplagueblightproliferationbreedingbreed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infestation"?▾

"Infestation" has 4 syllables: inf · est · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "infestation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infestation" is /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/.

What does "infestation" mean?▾

Infestation: The presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area or field, on the surface of a host or anything that might contact a host, or in the soil.

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