How to Pronounce Inhumation

To pronounce "inhumation", say INH-um-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inhumation”

"inhumation" has 4 syllables: inh-um-at-ion.

What does inhumation mean?

noun

  1. The act of burial.
  2. The act of burying vessels in warm earth in order to expose their contents to a steady moderate heat; the state of being thus exposed.

Synonyms

burialentombmentinterment

Antonyms

disintermentexhumation

Related words

burialentombmentintermentsepultureinurnmentcommittalexhumationincineration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inhumation"?▾

"Inhumation" has 4 syllables: inh · um · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "inhumation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inhumation" is /ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "inhumation" mean?▾

Inhumation: The act of burial.

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