How to Pronounce Location

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “location”

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

What does location mean?

noun

  1. A particular point or place in physical space.
  2. An act of locating.

Synonyms

place

Words that rhyme with location

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

positionplacementpositioninglocalizationlocalisationemplacementfixlocating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "location"?▾

"Location" has 3 syllables: loc · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "location"?▾

The IPA transcription of "location" is /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/.

What does "location" mean?▾

Location: A particular point or place in physical space.

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