How to Pronounce Lactation

To pronounce "lactation", say LACT-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /lækˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/lækˈteɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lactation”

"lactation" has 3 syllables: lact-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does lactation mean?

noun

  1. The secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.
  2. The process of providing the milk to the young; breastfeeding.

Words that rhyme with lactation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

breastfeedingnursingbreastfeedbreast-feedbreastmilkfeedingpregnancy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lactation"?▾

"Lactation" has 3 syllables: lact · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "lactation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lactation" is /lækˈteɪʃən/.

What does "lactation" mean?▾

Lactation: The secretion of milk from the mammary gland of a female mammal.

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