How to Pronounce Inspiration

To pronounce "inspiration", say INSP-ir-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inspiration”

"inspiration" has 4 syllables: insp-ir-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does inspiration mean?

noun

  1. The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.
  2. A breath, a single inhalation.

Synonyms

inhalationeurekaflashspark

Antonyms

expiration

Words that rhyme with inspiration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

inhalationstirringbrainchildbreathingbreathpalettecentrepiecemomentum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inspiration"?▾

"Inspiration" has 4 syllables: insp · ir · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "inspiration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inspiration" is /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/.

What does "inspiration" mean?▾

Inspiration: The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.

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