To pronounce "iteration", say IT-er-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/
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"iteration" has 4 syllables: it-er-at-ion. It rhymes with literation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The architect drafted several iterations of the floorplan before deciding on his final design.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Iteration" has 4 syllables: it · er · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "iteration" is /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/.
Iteration: Recital or performance a second time; repetition.
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