How to Pronounce Information

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “information”

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

What does information mean?

noun

  1. That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".
  2. Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something.

    “I need some more information about this issue.”

Words that rhyme with information

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

infodataentropyidentificationinformativeinformingindicationknowledge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "information"?▾

"Information" has 4 syllables: inf · orm · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "information"?▾

The IPA transcription of "information" is /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/.

What does "information" mean?▾

Information: That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

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