How to Pronounce Libration

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/laɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “libration”

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

What does libration mean?

noun

  1. The act of librating.
  2. The apparent wobble or variation in the visible side of the Moon that permanently faces the Earth, allowing observers on Earth to see, over a period of time, slightly more than half of the lunar surface.

Words that rhyme with libration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

levigationliberatingliberationlibationlutationrelubricationlawinglavement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "libration"?▾

"Libration" has 3 syllables: libr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "libration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "libration" is /laɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "libration" mean?▾

Libration: The act of librating.

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