How to Pronounce Irrigation

To pronounce "irrigation", say IRR-ig-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “irrigation”

"irrigation" has 4 syllables: irr-ig-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does irrigation mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

Words that rhyme with irrigation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

wateringdrainagewatersprinklersprayperfusionflowlari

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "irrigation"?▾

"Irrigation" has 4 syllables: irr · ig · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "irrigation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "irrigation" is /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/.

What does "irrigation" mean?▾

Irrigation: The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

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