To pronounce "lation", say LAT-ion — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LAT-ion
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"lation" has 2 syllables: lat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: latian — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lation" has 2 syllables: lat · ion.
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